Council Regulation (EU) No 101/2011 of 4 February 2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Tunisia
Council Regulation (EU) No 101/2011of 4 February 2011concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Tunisia THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2011/72/CFSP of 31 January 2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in TunisiaOJ L 28, 2.2.2011, p. 62.,Having regard to the joint proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the Commission,Whereas:(1)Decision 2011/72/CFSP provides for the freezing of funds and economic resources belonging to, owned, held or controlled by certain persons responsible for the misappropriation of Tunisian State funds, and persons associated with them, who are thus depriving the Tunisian people of the benefits of the sustainable development of their economy and society and undermining the development of democracy in the country. Those natural or legal persons, entities and bodies are listed in the Annex to the Decision.(2)Those measures fall within the scope of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and regulatory action at the level of the Union is therefore necessary in order to implement them, in particular with a view to ensuring their uniform application by economic operators in all Member States.(3)This Regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and notably the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial and the right to the protection of personal data. This Regulation should be applied in accordance with those rights.(4)The power to amend the list in Annex I to this Regulation should be exercised by the Council, in view of the specific threat to international peace and security posed by the situation in Tunisia, and to ensure consistency with the process for amending and reviewing the Annex to Decision 2011/72/CFSP.(5)The procedure for amending the lists in Annex I to this Regulation should include providing designated natural or legal persons, entities or bodies with the grounds for the listing, so as to give them an opportunity to submit observations. Where observations are submitted, or substantial new evidence is presented, the Council should review its decision in light of those observations and inform the person, entity or body concerned accordingly.(6)For the implementation of this Regulation, and in order to create maximum legal certainty within the Union, the names and other relevant data concerning natural and legal persons, entities and bodies whose funds and economic resources must be frozen in accordance with this Regulation, must be made public. Any processing of personal data should respect Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such dataOJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1. and Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such dataOJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31..(7)In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, it should enter into force immediately upon its publication,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:(a)"funds" means financial assets and benefits of every kind, including but not limited to:(i)cash, cheques, claims on money, drafts, money orders and other payment instruments;(ii)deposits with financial institutions or other entities, balances on accounts, debts and debt obligations;(iii)publicly- and privately-traded securities and debt instruments, including stocks and shares, certificates representing securities, bonds, notes, warrants, debentures and derivatives contracts;(iv)interest, dividends or other income on or value accruing from or generated by assets;(v)credit, right of set-off, guarantees, performance bonds or other financial commitments;(vi)letters of credit, bills of lading and bills of sale;(vii)documents evidencing an interest in funds or financial resources;(b)"freezing of funds" means preventing any move, transfer, alteration, use of, access to, or dealing with funds in any way that would result in any change in their volume, amount, location, ownership, possession, character, destination or other change that would enable the funds to be used, including portfolio management;(c)"economic resources" means assets of every kind, whether tangible or intangible, movable or immovable, which are not funds but may be used to obtain funds, goods or services;(d)"freezing of economic resources" means preventing their use to obtain funds, goods or services in any way, including, but not limited to, by selling, hiring or mortgaging them;(e)"territory of the Union" means the territories of the Member States to which the Treaty is applicable, under the conditions laid down in the Treaty, including their airspace.
Article 21.All funds and economic resources belonging to, owned, held or controlled by the natural or legal persons, entities and bodies who, in accordance with Article 1(1) of Decision 2011/72/CFSP, have been identified by the Council as being responsible for the misappropriation of Tunisian State funds, and natural or legal persons, entities and bodies associated with them, as listed in Annex I shall be frozen.2.No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of the natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed in Annex I.3.The participation, knowingly and intentionally, in activities the object or effect of which is, directly or indirectly, to circumvent the measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be prohibited.
Article 2aIn the event of the decease of a person listed in Annex I:(a)where a criminal conviction for the misappropriation of State funds was made against that person before his or her decease, the funds and economic resources which belonged to that person or which he or she owned, held or controlled shall continue to be frozen until court orders for the recovery of the misappropriated State funds and the payment of fines have been executed;(b)where no such criminal conviction was made against that person before his or her decease, the funds and economic resources which belonged to that person or which he or she owned, held or controlled shall continue to be frozen for a reasonable period of time, subject to Article 12(5). If a civil or administrative action for the recovery of misappropriated State funds is brought within that period, the funds and economic resources which belonged to that person or which he or she owned, held or controlled shall remain frozen until such action is dismissed or, if it is upheld, until the court’s order for the recovery of the misappropriated funds has been executed.
Article 31.Annex I shall include the grounds for the listing of listed persons, entities and bodies.2.Annex I shall also include, where available, information necessary to identify the natural or legal persons, entities and bodies concerned. With regard to natural persons, such information may include names including aliases, date and place of birth, nationality, passport and ID card numbers, gender, address, if known, and function or profession. With regard to legal persons, entities and bodies, such information may include names, place and date of registration, registration number and place of business.
Article 41.By way of derogation from Article 2, the competent authorities in the Member States, as listed in Annex II, may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that the funds or economic resources are:(a)necessary to satisfy the basic needs of persons listed in Annex I, and their dependent family members, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges;(b)intended exclusively for the payment of reasonable professional fees or the reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services;(c)intended exclusively for the payment of fees or service charges for routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds or economic resources; or(d)necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided in this case that the Member State has notified the grounds on which it considers that a specific authorisation should be granted to all other Member States and to the Commission at least 2 weeks prior to authorisation.2.The relevant Member State shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under paragraph 1.
Article 4a1.Article 2(1) and (2) shall not apply to the making available of funds or economic resources necessary to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance or to support other activities that support basic human needs where such assistance and other activities are carried out by:(a)the United Nations (UN), including its programmes, funds and other entities and bodies, as well as its specialised agencies and related organisations;(b)international organisations;(c)humanitarian organisations having observer status with the UN General Assembly and members of those humanitarian organisations;(d)bilaterally or multilaterally funded non-governmental organisations participating in the UN Humanitarian Response Plans, UN Refugee Response Plans, other UN appeals or humanitarian clusters coordinated by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs;(e)organisations and agencies to which the Union has granted the Humanitarian Partnership Certificate or which are certified or recognised by a Member State in accordance with national procedures;(f)Member States’ specialised agencies; or(g)the employees, grantees, subsidiaries or implementing partners of the entities referred to in points (a) to (f) while and to the extent that they are acting in those capacities.2.Without prejudice to paragraph 1, and by way of derogation from Article 2(1) and (2), the competent authorities of the Member States, as listed in Annex II, may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that the provision of such funds or economic resources is necessary to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance or to support other activities that support basic human needs.3.In the absence of a negative decision, a request for information or a notification for additional time from the relevant competent authority within five working days of the date of receipt of a request for authorisation under paragraph 2, that authorisation shall be considered granted.4.The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisations granted under paragraphs 2 and 3 within four weeks of such authorisation.
Article 51.By way of derogation from Article 2, the competent authorities in Member States, as indicated on the websites listed in Annex II, may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, provided the following conditions are met:(a)the funds or economic resources are the subject of an arbitral decision rendered prior to the date on which the natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in Article 2 was listed in Annex I, or of a judicial or administrative decision rendered in the Union, or a judicial decision enforceable in the Member State concerned, prior to or after that date;(b)the funds or economic resources will be used exclusively to satisfy claims secured by such a decision or recognised as valid in such a decision, within the limits set by applicable laws and regulations governing the rights of persons having such claims;(c)the decision is not for the benefit of a natural or legal person, entity or body listed in Annex I; and(d)recognising the decision is not contrary to public policy in the Member State concerned.2.The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this Article.
Article 61.Article 2(2) shall not apply to the addition to frozen accounts of:(a)interest or other earnings on those accounts; or(b)payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations that were concluded or arose before the date on which the natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in Article 2 has been listed in Annex I; or(c)payments due under judicial, administrative or arbitral decisions rendered in the Union or enforceable in the Member State concerned,provided that such interest, other earnings and payments are frozen in accordance with Article 2(1).2.Article 2(2) shall not prevent financial or credit institutions in the Union from crediting frozen accounts where they receive funds transferred to the account of a listed natural or legal person, entity or body, provided that any additions to such accounts will also be frozen. The financial or credit institution shall inform the relevant competent authority about any such transaction without delay.
Article 7By way of derogation from Article 2 and provided that a payment by a person, entity or body listed in Annex I is due under a contract or agreement that was concluded by, or an obligation that arose for the person, entity or body concerned, before the date on which that person, entity or body had been designated, the competent authorities of the Member States, as indicated on the websites listed in Annex II, may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, if the following conditions are met:(a)the competent authority concerned has determined that:(i)the funds or economic resources shall be used for a payment by a person, entity or body listed in Annex I;(ii)the payment is not in breach of Article 2(2);(b)the Member State concerned has, at least 2 weeks prior to the grant of the authorisation, notified the other Member States and the Commission of that determination and its intention to grant an authorisation.
Article 81.The freezing of funds and economic resources or the refusal to make funds or economic resources available, carried out in good faith on the basis that such action is in accordance with this Regulation, shall not give rise to liability of any kind on the part of the natural or legal person or entity or body implementing it, or its directors or employees, unless it is proved that the funds and economic resources were frozen or withheld as a result of negligence.2.The prohibition set out in Article 2(2) shall not give rise to any liability of any kind on the part of the natural and legal persons, entities and bodies who made funds or economic resources available if they did not know, and had no reasonable cause to suspect, that their actions would infringe the prohibition in question.
Article 91.Without prejudice to the applicable rules concerning reporting, confidentiality and professional secrecy, natural and legal persons, entities and bodies shall:(a)supply immediately any information which would facilitate compliance with this Regulation, such as accounts and amounts frozen in accordance with Article 2, to the competent authority in the Member State where they are resident or located, as indicated on the websites listed in Annex II, and shall transmit such information, either directly or through the Member States, to the Commission; and(b)cooperate with that competent authority in any verification of this information.2.Any information provided or received in accordance with this Article shall be used only for the purposes for which it was provided or received.3.Paragraph 2 shall not prevent Member States from sharing that information, in accordance with their national law, with the relevant authorities of Tunisia and other Member States where necessary for the purpose of assisting the recovery of misappropriated assets.
Article 10The Commission and Member States shall immediately inform each other of the measures taken under this Regulation and shall supply each other with any other relevant information at their disposal in connection with this Regulation, in particular information in respect of violation and enforcement problems and judgments handed down by national courts.
Article 11The Commission shall be empowered to amend Annex II on the basis of information supplied by Member States.
Article 121.Where the Council decides to subject a natural or legal person, entity or body to the measures referred to in Article 2(1), it shall amend Annex I accordingly.2.The Council shall communicate its decision, including the grounds for the listing, to the natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in paragraph 1, either directly, if the address is known, or through the publication of a notice, providing such natural or legal person, entity or body with an opportunity to present observations.3.Where observations are submitted, or where substantial new evidence is presented, the Council shall review its decision and inform the natural or legal person, entity or body accordingly.4.The list in Annex I shall be reviewed at regular intervals and at least every 12 months.5.The Council shall amend the list in Annex I as necessary once it establishes that the conditions set out in Article 2a for maintaining the freezing of funds and economic resources which belonged to the deceased person or which he or she owned, held or controlled are no longer met.
Article 131.Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.2.Member States shall notify the Commission of those rules without delay after the entry into force of this Regulation and shall notify it of any subsequent amendment.
Article 14Where there is, in this Regulation, a requirement to notify, inform or otherwise communicate with the Commission, the address and other contact details to be used for such communication shall be those indicated in Annex II.
Article 15This Regulation shall apply:(a)within the territory of the Union, including its airspace;(b)on board any aircraft or any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State;(c)to any person inside or outside the territory of the Union who is a national of a Member State;(d)to any legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State;(e)to any legal person, entity or body in respect of any business done in whole or in part within the Union.
Article 16This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.ANNEX ILISTA.List OFof PERSONSpersons ANDand ENTITIESentities REFERREDreferred TOto INin ARTICLEArticle 2
NameIdentifying informationGrounds
1.Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIEx-presidentPOB: of Tunisia, born in HammanHammam-SousseDOB: 3 September 1936Nationality: TunisianID no: 00354671Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, ex-president of Tunisia, son of Selma HASSEN, married to Leïla TRABELSI, holder of national identity card (NIC) No 00354671.Person (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities forin respect of the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person and for the offence of the receipt by a public official of public funds which he knew were not due, and used for the personal benefit of himself or members of his family.
2.LeilaLeïla Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 24 October 1956,ID no: 00683530Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Saida DHERIF, married to Zine El Abidine BEN ALI, holder of NIC No 00683530.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person, and for complicity in the offence of the receipt by a public official of public funds which he knew were not due, and used for the personal benefit of himself or members of his family.
3.Moncef Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 4 March 1944ID no: 05000799Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, managing director, son of Saida DHERIF, married to Yamina SOUIEI, managing director, residing at 11 rue de France — Radès Ben Arous, holder of NIC No 05000799.Person (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
4.Mohamed Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed TRABELSINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: Sabha-LybieDOB: 7 January 1980,Last sonknown ofaddress: Yamina SOUIEI, managing director, married to Inès LEJRI, residing at Résidence de l'Étoile du Nord — suite B- 7th floor — apt. No 25 — Centre urbain du nord — Cité El Khadra — Tunis, holderTunisiaID no: 04524472Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: managing director, son of NICYamina NoSOUIEI, 04524472.married to Inès LEJRIPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder (former CEO of Banque Nationale Agricole) to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
5.Fahd Mohamed Sakher Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed Hfaiez MATERINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 2 December 1981,ID no: 04682068Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: son of Naïma BOUTIBA, married to Nesrine BEN ALI, holder of NIC No 04682068.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of Tunisian public monies by a public office-holder (ex-President Ben Ali), complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder (ex-President Ben Ali) to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder ex-President Ben Ali with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person, and for complicity in the offence of the receipt by a public official of public funds which he knew were not due, and used for the personal benefit of himself or members of his family.
6.Nesrine Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 16 January 1987,ID no: 00299177Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Leïla TRABELSI, married to Fahd Mohamed Sakher MATERI, holder of NIC No 00299177.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person and for complicity in the offence of the receipt by a public official of public funds which he knew were not due, and used for the personal benefit of himself or members of his family.
7.Halima Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 17 July 1992Last known address: the Presidential Palace, Tunis, TunisiaID no: 09006300Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Leïla TRABELSI, residing at the Presidential Palace, holder of NIC No 09006300.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person, and associated with Leila Trabelsi (No 2).
8.Belhassen Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 5 November 1962,Last sonknown ofaddress: Saida DHERIF, managing director, residing at 32 rue Hédi Karray — El Menzah — Tunis, holderTunisiaID no: 00777029Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: managing director, son of NICSaida No 00777029.DHERIFPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
9.Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 24 June 1948Last known address: 20 rue El Achfat – Carthage – Tunis, TunisiaID no: 00104253Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, acting manager of an agricultural undertaking, son of Saida DHERIF, married to Nadia MAKNI, acting manager of an agricultural undertaking, residing at 20 rue El Achfat — Carthage — Tunis, holder of NIC No 00104253.Person (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
10.Jalila Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: RadèsDOB: 19 February 1953Last known address: 21 rue d’Aristote — Carthage SalammbôID no: 00403106Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: managing director, daughter of Saida DHERIF, married to Mohamed MAHJOUB, managing director, residing at 21 rue d'Aristote — Carthage Salammbô, holder of NIC No 00403106.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
11.Mohamed Imed Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 26 August 1974,Last sonknown ofaddress: Najia JERIDI, businessman, residing at 124 avenue Habib Bourguiba -Carthage presidenceID no: 05417770Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: businessman, holderson of NICNajia No 05417770.JERIDIPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
12.Mohamed Adel Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 26 April 1950ID no: 00178522Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, managing director, son of Saida DHERIF, married to Souad BEN JEMIA, managing director, residing at 3 rue de la Colombe — Gammarth Supérieur, holder of NIC No 00178522.Person (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
13.Mohamed Mourad Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 25 September 1955Last known address: 20 rue Ibn Chabat – Salammbô – Carthage – Tunis, TunisiaID no: 05150331Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, CEO, son of Saida DHERIF, married to Hela BELHAJ, CEO, residing at 20 rue Ibn Chabat — Salammbô — Carthage -Tunis, holder of NIC No 05150331.Person (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
14.Samira Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: Tunisian, bornDOB: 27 December 1958Last known address: 4 rue Taoufik EI Hakim — La MarsaID no: 00166569Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: sales director, daughter of Saida DHERIF, married to Mohamed Montassar MEHERZI, sales director, residing at 4 rue Taoufik EI Hakim — La Marsa, holder of NIC No 00166569.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person, and for complicity in the offence of the receipt by a public official of public funds which he knew were not due, and used for the personal benefit of himself or members of his family.
15.Mohamed Montassar Ben Kbaier Ben Mohamed MEHERZINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: La MarsaDOB: 5 May 1959Last known address: 4 rue Taoufik El Hakim-La MarsaID no: 00046988Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: CEO, son of Fatma SFAR, married to Samira TRABELSI, CEO, residing at 4 rue Taoufik El Hakim-La Marsa, holder of NIC No 00046988.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
16.Nefissa Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: Tunisian, bornDOB: 1 February 1960,Last known address: 4 rue de la Mouette — Gammarth SupérieurID no: 00235016Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Saida DHERIF, married to Habib ZAKIR, residing at 4 rue de la Mouette — Gammarth Supérieur, holder of NIC No 00235016.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
17.Habib Ben Kaddour Ben Mustapha BEN ZAKIRNationality: Tunisian, bornDOB: 5 March 1957Last known address: 4 rue Ennawras — Gammarth SupérieurID no:00547946Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: property developer, son of Saida BEN ABDALLAH, married to Nefissa TRABELSI, property developer, residing at 4 rue Ennawras — Gammarth Supérieur, holder of NIC No 00547946.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
18.Moez Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 3 July 1973,Last sonknown ofaddress: Yamina SOUIEI, managing director, property developer, residing at apartment block Amine El Bouhaira-rue du Lac Turkana-Les Berges du Lac -Tunis, holderTunisiaID no: 05411511Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: managing director; property developer, son of NICYamina No 05411511.SOUIEIPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
19.Lilia Bent Noureddine Ben Ahmed NACEFNationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 25 June 1975Last known address: 41 rue Garibaldi -Tunis, TunisiaID no: 05417907Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: managing director, daughter of Mounira TRABELSI (sister of LeilaLeïla TRABELSI), managing director, married to Mourad MEHDOUI, residing at 41 rue Garibaldi -Tunis, holder of NIC No 05417907.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
20.Mourad Ben Hédi Ben Ali MEHDOUINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 3 May 1962Last known address: 41 rue Garibaldi — Tunis, TunisiaID no: 05189459Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: CEO, son of de Neila BARTAJI, married to Lilia NACEF, CEO, residing at 41 rue Garibaldi — Tunis, holder of NIC No 05189459.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
21.Houssem Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed TRABĘLSITRABELSINationality: Tunisian, bornDOB: 18 September 1976ID no: 05412560Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: CEO, son of Najia JERIDI, CEO, residing at housing estate Erriadh.2-Gammarth — Tunis, holder of NIC No 05412560.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
22.Bouthaina Bent Moncef Ben Mohamed TRABELSINationality: Tunisian, bornDOB: 4 December 1971,Last daughterknown ofaddress: Yamina SOUIEI, managing director, residing at 2 rue El Farrouj — La MarsaID no: 05418095Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: managing director, holderdaughter of NICYamina No 05418095.SOUIEIPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
23.Nabil Ben Abderrazek Ben Mohamed TRABELSINationality: Tunisian, bornDOB: 20 December 1965Last known address: 12 rue Taieb Mhiri-Le Kram — Tunis, TunisiaID no: 00300638Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: office worker at Tunisair, son of Radhia MATHLOUTHI, married to Linda CHERNI, office worker at Tunisair, residing at 12 rue Taieb Mhiri-Le Kram — Tunis, holder of NIC No 00300638.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
24.Mehdi Ben Ridha Ben Mohamed BEN GAIEDNationality: Tunisian, bornDOB: 29 January 1988,Last sonknown ofaddress: de Kaouther Feriel HAMZA, CEO of Stafiem — Peugeot, residing at 4 rue Mohamed Makhlouf — El Manar.2-Tunis., TunisiaGender: maleOther information: CEO of Stafim Peugeot, son of de Kaouther Feriel HAMZAPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
25.Mohamed Slim Ben Mohamed Hassen Ben Salah CHIBOUBNationality: Tunisian, bornDOB: 13 January 1959Last known address: rue du Jardin — Sidi Bousaid — Tunis, TunisiaID no: 00400688Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: CEO, son of Leïla CHAIBI, married to Dorsaf BEN ALI, CEO, residing at rue du Jardin — Sidi Bousaid — Tunis, holder of NIC No 00400688.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder (ex-President Ben Ali) to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
26.Dorsaf Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: Le BardoDOB: 5 July 1965Last known address: 5 rue El Montazah — Sidi Bousaid — Tunis, TunisiaID no: 00589759Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Naïma EL KEFI, married to Mohamed Slim CHIBOUB, residing at 5 rue El Montazah — Sidi Bousaid — Tunis, holder of NIC No 00589759.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
27.Sirine (Cyrine) Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: Le BardoDOB: 21 August 1971,ID no:05409131Issuing country: TunisiaPassport no: x599070Date of issue: November 2016Date of expiry: 21 November 2021Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Naïma EL KEFI, married to Mohamed MaroueneMarwan MABROUK, adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, holder of NIC No 05409131.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, byor thean Tunisianasset authoritiesrecovery forprocess complicity in the misappropriation of public monies byfollowing a publicfinal office-holdercourt ruling, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
28.Mohamed Marouen Ben Ali Ben Mohamed MABROUKTunisian, born in Tunis 11 March 1972, son of Jaouida El BEJI, married to Sirine BEN ALI, CEO, residing at 8 rue du Commandant Béjaoui — Carthage — Tunis, holder of NIC No 04766495.Person subject to judicial investigations by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
29.Ghazoua Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: Le BardoDOB: 8 March 1963Last known address: 49 avenue Habib Bourguiba – Carthage, TunisiaID no: 00589758Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: medical doctor, daughter of Naïma EL KEFI, married to Slim ZARROUK, medical doctor, residing at 49 avenue Habib Bourguiba — Carthage, holder of NIC No 00589758.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person, and associated with Slim Zarrouk (No 30).
30.Slim Ben Mohamed Salah Ben Ahmed ZARROUKNationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 13 August 1960Last known address: 49 avenue Habib Bourguiba — CarthageID no:00642271Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: CEO, son of Maherzia GUEDIRA, married to Ghazoua BEN ALI, CEO, residing at 49 avenue Habib Bourguiba — Carthage, holder of NIC No 00642271.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
31.Farid Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: Hammam-SousseDOB: 22 November 1949,Last sonknown ofaddress: Selma HASSEN, press photographer in Germany, residing at 11 rue Sidi el Gharbi — Hammam-SousseID no: Sousse02951793Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: press photographer in Germany, holderson of NICSelma No 02951793.HASSENPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
32.Faouzi Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: Hammam-SousseDOB: 13 March 1947Last known address: rue El Moez — Hammam-SousseID no: 02800443Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, managing director, married to Zohra BEN AMMAR, managing director, residing at rue El Moez — Hammam — Sousse, holder of NIC No 02800443.Person (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
33.Hayet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: Hammam-SousseDOB: 16 May 1952Last known address: 17 avenue de la République.- Hammam-SousseID no: 02914657Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: Tunisair representative, daughter of Selma HASSEN, married to Fathi REFAT, Tunisair representative, residing at 17 avenue de la République.- Hammam-Sousse, holder of NIC No 02914657.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
34.Najet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Raj Hassen BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: SousseDOB: 18 September 1956Last known address: avenue de l’Imam Muslim- Khezama ouest-SousseID no: 02804872Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: company manager, daughter of Selma HASSEN, married to Sadok Habib MHIRI, company manager, residing at avenue de l'Imam Muslim- Khezama ouest-Sousse, holder of NIC No 02804872.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
35.Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, bornDOB: 28 October 1938ID no: 02810614Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, son of Selma HASSEN, retired, widower of Selma MANSOUR, residing at 255 cité El Bassatine — Monastir, holder of NIC No 028106l4.Person (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
36.Kaïs Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 21 October 1969Last known address: avenue Hédi Nouira — MonastirID no: 04180053Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: managing director, son of Selma MANSOUR, married to Monia CHEDLI, managing director, residing at avenue Hédi Nouira — Monastir, holder of NIC No 04180053.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
37.Hamda Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: MonastirDOB: 29 April 1974Last known address: 83 Cap Marina — MonastirID no: 04186963Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: company manager, son of Selma MANSOUR, bachelor, company manager, residing at 83 Cap Marina — Monastir, holder of NIC No 04186963.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
38.Najmeddine Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: MonastirDOB: 12 October 1972,Last sonknown ofaddress: Selma MANSOUR, bachelor, commercial exporter and importer, residing at avenue Mohamed Salah Sayadi — Skanes — MonastirID no: 04192479Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: commercial exporter and importer, holderson of NICSelma NoMANSOUR, 04192479.bachelorPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
39.Najet Bent Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: MonastirDOB: 8 March 1980,Last daughterknown ofaddress: Selma MANSOUR, married to Zied JAZIRI, company secretary, residing at rue Abu Dhar El Ghafari — Khezama est — SousseID no: 06810509Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: company secretary, holderdaughter of NICSelma NoMANSOUR, 06810509.married to Zied JAZIRIPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
40.Douraied Ben Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINANationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: Hammam — -SousseDOB: 8 October 1978,Last sonknown ofaddress: Hayet BEN ALI, company director, residing at 17 avenue de la République — Hammam-SousseID no: 05590835Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: company director, holderson of NICHayet NoBEN 05590835.ALIPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
41.Akrem Ben Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINANationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: Hammam — -SousseDOB: 9 August 1977,Last sonknown ofaddress: Hayet BEN ALI, managing director, residing at 17 avenue de la République — Hammam-SousseID no: Sousse05590836Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: managing director, holderson of NICHayet NoBEN 05590836.ALIPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
42.Ghazoua Bent Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINANationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: MonastirDOB: 30 August 1982,ID no: 08434380Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Hayet BEN ALI, married to Badreddine BENNOUR, residing at rue Ibn Maja — Khezama est — Sousse, holder of NIC No 08434380.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person, and associated with Hayet Ben Ali (No 33).
43.Imed Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEFNationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: SousseDOB: 13 January 1970,Last sonknown ofaddress: Naïma BEN ALI, Tunisair department manager, residing at Résidence les Jardins, apt. 8C Block b — El Menzah 8 — l'ArianaID no: 05514395Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: Tunisair department manager, holderson of NICNaïma NoBEN 05514395.ALIPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
44.Naoufel Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEFNationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: Hammam — -SousseDOB: 22 October 1967,Last sonknown ofaddress: Naïma BEN ALI, special adviser at the Ministry of Transport, residing at 4 avenue Tahar SFAR — El Manar 2-Tunis, holderTunisiaID no: 05504161Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: special adviser at the Ministry of NICTransport, Noson 05504161.of Naïma BEN ALIPerson subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
45.Montassar Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEFNationality: Tunisian, born inPOB: SousseDOB: 3 January 1973Last known address: 13 Ennakhil housing estate — Kantaoui — Hammam-SousseID no: 05539378Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: managing director, son of Naïma BEN ALI, married to Lamia JEGHAM, managing director, residing at 13 Ennakhil housing estate — Kantaoui — Hammam — Sousse, holder of NIC No 05539378.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
46.Mehdi Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, born inFrenchPOB: Paris, FranceDOB: 27 October 1966ID no: 05515496Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, company director, son of Paulette HAZAT, company director, residing at Chouket El Arressa, Hammam-Sousse, holder of NIC No 05515496 (dual nationality).Person (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial investigationproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder (ex-President Ben Ali) to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
47.Slim Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: Tunisian and, French nationality; born inPOB: Le Petit Quevilly (76) onDOB: 6 April 1971 (or on 16 April 1971Last accordingknown toaddress: hisChouket TunisianEl identityArressa, cardHammam-Sousse, Tunisia; or 14, esplanade des Guinandiers à Bailly Romainvilliers (77), FranceID no: 00297112Issuing country: TunisiaID no: 111277501841Issuing country: FranceGender: maleOther information: managing director; son of Tijani BEN ALI, born 9 February 1932, and Paulette HAZET (or HAZAT), born 23 February 1936; married to Amel SAIED (or SAID); managing director; residing at Chouket El Arressa, Hammam — Sousse, according to his Tunisian NIC No 00297112; residing at 14, esplanade des Guinandiers à Bailly Romainvilliers (77), according to his French NIC No 111277501841.Person subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
48.Sofiene Ben Habib Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, born in TunisTunisiaDOB: 28 August 1974,Last sonknown of Leila DEROUICHE, sales director, residing ataddress: 23 rue Ali Zlitni, El Manar 2- – Tunis, holderTunisiaID no: 04622472Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, sales director, son of NICLeila No 04622472.DEROUICHEPerson (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial investigationsproceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
B.Rights of defence and right to effective judicial protection under Tunisian law:The rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protectionIt follows from Articles 20, 27, 29 and 108 of the Tunisian constitution, Articles 13, 47, 50, 59, 66 and 175 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Law No 2002-52 of 3 June 2002 that the following rights are guaranteed under Tunisian law:to any individual suspected of or charged with a criminal offence:1.the right to judicial review of any act or administrative decision;2.the right to defend himself/herself in person or through legal assistance of his/her own choosing or, if he/she has not sufficient means to pay for legal assistance, to be given it free when the interests of justice so require;to any individual charged with a criminal offence:1.the right to be informed promptly, in a language which he/she understands and in detail, of the nature and cause of the accusation against him/her;2.the right to have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his/her defence;3.the right to examine or have examined witnesses against him/her and to obtain the attendance and examination of witnesses on his/her behalf under the same conditions as witnesses against him/her;4.the right to have the free assistance of an interpreter if he/she cannot understand or speak the language used in court.Application of the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection1.Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing.The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that during the trials in absentia a lawyer was appointed by the Court to defend the interests of Mr Ben Ali.2.Leïla Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that during the trials in absentia a lawyer was appointed by the Court to defend the interests of Ms Trabelsi.3.Moncef Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 5 March 2012 Mr Moncef Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.4.Mohamed Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed TRABELSIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Mohamed Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed Trabelsi were not respected.5.Fahd Mohamed Sakher Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed Hfaiez MATERIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing.The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that during the trials in absentia a lawyer was appointed by the Court to defend the interests of Mr Materi.6.Nesrine Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that during the trial in absentia Ms Ben Ali was represented by a lawyer.7.Halima Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Ms Halima Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali were not respected.8.Belhassen Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by a written commitment made by the Tunisian authorities to the Swiss authorities on 7 April 2014, in the context of the implementation of a letter rogatory, to respect the fundamental rights of Mr Belhassen Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSI and his rights of defence.9.Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 13 March 2012 and 16 March 2012 Mr Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.10.Jalila Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 5 January 2012, 5 July 2012 and 27 February 2013 Ms Jalila Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.11.Mohamed Imed Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 27 October 2016 Mr Mohamed Imed Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.12.Mohamed Adel Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma TRABELSIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Mohamed Adel Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma Trabelsi were not respected.13.Mohamed Mourad Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 23 February 2012 Mr Mohamed Mourad Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.14.Samira Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that, on 11 August 2011, Ms Samira Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSI was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.15.Mohamed Montassar Ben Kbaier Ben Mohamed MAHERZIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 20 August 2011 and 2 October 2012 and 31 May 2013 Mr Mohamed Montassar Ben Kbaier Ben Mohamed Maherzi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers.16.Nefissa Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 24 January 2012 Ms Nefissa Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.17.Habib Ben Kaddour Ben Mustapha BEN ZAKIRThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 24 January 2012 Mr Habib Ben Kaddour Ben Mustapha Ben Zakir was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.18.Moez Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed TRABELSIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Moez Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed Trabelsi were not respected.19.Lilia Bent Noureddine Ben Ahmed NACEFThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 20 February 2012 Ms Lilia Bent Noureddine Ben Ahmed Nacef was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyers and by the fact that she was assisted by lawyers in the hearings before the Courts and that she availed herself of the right to appeal the first instance ruling.20.Mourad Ben Hédi Ben Ali MEHDOUIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 13 February 2012 Mr Mourad Ben Hédi Ben Ali Mehdoui was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.21.Houssem Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 2 March 2012 Mr Houssem Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.22.Bouthaina Bent Moncef Ben Mohamed TRABELSIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Ms Bouthaina Bent Moncef Ben Mohamed Trabelsi were not respected.23.Nabil Ben Abderrazek Ben Mohamed TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 16 February 2011 Mr Nabil Ben Abderrazek Ben Mohamed Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.24.Mehdi Ben Ridha Ben Mohamed BEN GAIEDThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings or asset recovery process on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 22 September 2011 Mr Mehdi Ben Ridha Ben Mohamed Ben Gaied was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.25.Mohamed Slim Ben Mohamed Hassen Ben Salah CHIBOUBThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings or asset recovery process on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that (i) on 24 November 2014, 12 January 2015, 10 April 2015 and 2 December 2015 Mr Mohamed Slim Ben Mohamed Hassen Ben Salah Chiboub was heard in several cases by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers; (ii) the investigation against Mr Chiboub in Case 27638/6 was terminated on 30 March 2018 for lack of evidence and the decision to terminate the investigation was later confirmed on appeal; and (iii) Mr Chiboub was assisted by a lawyer during the arbitration proceedings before the Arbitration Committee of the Instance de la Vérité et de la Dignité (IVD). On 15 February 2021 and 10 March 2021, Mr CHIBOUB was heard by an investigating judge in case 19592/1. On 31 March 2021, the investigating judge decided to sever his case from the general case 19592/1. Case 1137/2 is pending.26.Dorsaf Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 4 October 2011 Ms Dorsaf Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer. On 31 March 2021, the investigating judge decided to sever her case from the general case 19592/1. Case 1137/2 is pending.27.Sirine Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 6 March 2012 Ms Sirine Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.29.Ghazoua Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 5 October 2011 and 18 October 2012 Ms Ghazoua Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.30.Slim Ben Mohamed Salah Ben Ahmed ZARROUKThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. Following an application by Mr Zarrouk, the Arbitration Committee of the Instance de la Vérité et de la Dignité (IVD) handed down an arbitration decision which was confirmed by the Conseil de l’IVD on 24 December 2018. This decision was challenged before the Court of Cassation. The case is pending. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings or asset recovery process on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 16 January 2012, 1 February 2012 and 22 June 2017 Mr Slim Ben Mohamed Salah Ben Ahmed Zarrouk was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer. A judgment of the Appeal Court of Tunis dated 15 April 2021 in case 29443 convicted him of misappropriation of public funds.31.Farid Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 3 October 2011 Mr Farid Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer. A judgment of the Appeal Court of Tunis dated 1 November 2018 in case 27658 convicted him of misappropriation of public funds.32.Faouzi Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Faouzi Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali were not respected.33.Hayet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 19 October 2011 Ms Hayet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer. A judgment dated 14 March 2019 in case 40800 convicted her of misappropriation of public funds.34.Najet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 21 November 2011 Ms Najet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer. A judgment dated 7 January 2016 in case 28264 convicted her of misappropriation of public funds.35.Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 13 January 2012 Mr Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.36.Kaïs Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 21 April 2012 Mr Kaïs Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers.37.Hamda Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that Mr Hamda Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.38.Najmeddine Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 12 November 2011 and 17 May 2013 Mr Najmeddine Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.39.Najet Bent Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 3 October 2011 Ms Najet Bent Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.40.Douraied Ben Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINAThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 21 April 2012 Mr Douraied Ben Hamed Ben Taher Bouaouina was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.41.Akrem Ben Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINAThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Akrem Ben Hamed Ben Taher Bouaouina were not respected.42.Ghazoua Bent Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINAThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 19 October 2011 and 25 October 2011 Ms Ghazoua Bent Hamed Ben Taher Bouaouina was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.43.Imed Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEFThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 5 June 2013 Mr Imed Ben Habib Ben Bouali Ltaief was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers.44.Naoufel Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEFThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 19 October 2011 Mr Naoufel Ben Habib Ben Bouali Ltaief was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers.45.Montassar Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEFThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that in 2011 and 2013 Mr Montassar Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEF was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers.46.Mehdi Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Mehdi Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali were not respected. A judgment of the Court of first instance of Tunis dated 21 March 2019 in case 41328/19 convicted him of misappropriation of public funds.47.Slim Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Slim Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali were not respected.48.Sofiene Ben Habib Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 22 March 2012 Mr Sofiene Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers.
ANNEX IILIST OF COMPETENT AUTHORITIES IN THE MEMBER STATES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLES 4(1) AND 5(1), ARTICLE 7 AND ARTICLE 9(1)(a) AND ADDRESS FOR NOTIFICATIONS TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSIONA.Competent authorities in each Member State:BELGIUMhttphttps://wwwdiplomatie.diplomatiebelgium.be/eusanctionsen/policy/policy_areas/peace_and_security/sanctionsBULGARIAhttphttps://www.mfa.governmentbg/en/EU-sanctionsCZECHIAwww.bgfinancnianalytickyurad.cz/mezinarodni-sankce.htmlCZECH REPUBLICDENMARKhttp://www.mfcr.cz/mezinarodnisankceDENMARKhttp://www.um.dk/da/menu/Udenrigspolitik/FredSikkerhedOgInternationalRetsordenfolkeretten/Sanktionersanktioner/GERMANYhttphttps://www.bmwi.de/BMWiRedaktion/NavigationDE/Artikel/Aussenwirtschaft/Aussenwirtschaftsrecht/embargos-aussenwirtschaftsrecht.htmlESTONIAhttphttps://www.vm.ee/estet/kat_622/rahvusvahelised-sanktsioonidIRELANDhttphttps://www.dfa.ie/homeour-role-policies/index.aspx?id=28519ireland-in-the-eu/eu-restrictive-measures/GREECEhttp://www.mfa.gr/wwwen/foreign-policy/global-issues/international-sanctions.mfa.gr/en-US/Policy/Multilateral+Diplomacy/Global+Issues/International+Sanctions/htmlSPAINhttphttps://www.maecexteriores.gob.es/es/MenuPpal/Asuntos/Sanciones%20InternacionalesPoliticaExterior/Paginas/Sanciones_%20InternacionalesSancionesInternacionales.aspxFRANCEhttp://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/autorites-sanctions/CROATIAhttphttps://wwwmvep.mvepgov.hr/sankcijevanjska-politika/medjunarodne-mjere-ogranicavanja/22955ITALYhttphttps://www.esteri.it/MAEit/ITpolitica-estera-e-cooperazione-allo-sviluppo/Politica_Europeapolitica_europea/Deroghe.htmmisure_deroghe/CYPRUShttphttps://www.mfa.gov.cy/sanctionsthemes/LATVIAhttp://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/security/4539LITHUANIAhttp://www.urm.lt/sanctionsLUXEMBOURGhttphttps://maee.gouvernement.lu/fr/directions-du-ministere/affaires-europeennes/organisations-economiques-int/mesures-restrictives.htmlHUNGARYhttps://kormany.hu/kulgazdasagi-es-kulugyminiszterium/ensz-eu-szankcios-tajekoztatoMALTAhttps://foreignandeu.gov.mt/en/Government/SMB/Pages/SMB-Home.aspxNETHERLANDShttps://www.mae.lu/sanctionsHUNGARYhttp://www.kulugyminiszterium.hu/kum/hu/bal/Kulpolitikank/nemzetkozi_szankciok/MALTAhttp://www.doi.gov.mt/EN/bodies/boards/sanctions_monitoring.aspNETHERLANDShttp://www.minbuzarijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/internationale-sanctiesAUSTRIAhttphttps://www.bmeia.gv.at/view.php3?f_id=12750&LNG=en&version=themen/aussenpolitik/europa/eu-sanktionen-nationale-behoerden/POLANDhttphttps://www.msz.gov.pl/web/dyplomacja/sankcje-miedzynarodowePORTUGALhttphttps://www.mingov.pl/web/diplomacy/international-nestrangeirossanctionsPORTUGALhttps://www.portaldiplomatico.mne.gov.pt/politica-externa/medidas-restritivasROMANIAhttp://www.mae.ro/node/1548SLOVENIAhttp://www.mzz.gov.si/si/zunanja_politika/mednarodna_varnost/omejevalni_ukrepi/SLOVAKIAhttphttps://www.foreign.govmzv.sk/europske_zalezitosti/europske_politiky-sankcie_euFINLANDhttphttps://formin.finlandum.fi/kvyhteistyo/pakotteetSWEDENhttphttps://www.udregeringen.se/sanktionerUNITED KINGDOMwww.fco.gov.uk/competentauthoritiesB.Address for notifications to or other communication with the European Commission:European CommissionForeignDirectorate-General Policyfor InstrumentsFinancial ServiceStability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA)CHARRue 12/106de Spa 2B-1049 Bruxelles/BrusselBELGIQUE/BELGIËBrussels, BelgiumE-mail: relex-sanctions@ec.europa.euTel. +32 22955585Fax +32 22990873
Article 1For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:(a)"funds" means financial assets and benefits of every kind, including but not limited to:(i)cash, cheques, claims on money, drafts, money orders and other payment instruments;(ii)deposits with financial institutions or other entities, balances on accounts, debts and debt obligations;(iii)publicly- and privately-traded securities and debt instruments, including stocks and shares, certificates representing securities, bonds, notes, warrants, debentures and derivatives contracts;(iv)interest, dividends or other income on or value accruing from or generated by assets;(v)credit, right of set-off, guarantees, performance bonds or other financial commitments;(vi)letters of credit, bills of lading and bills of sale;(vii)documents evidencing an interest in funds or financial resources;(b)"freezing of funds" means preventing any move, transfer, alteration, use of, access to, or dealing with funds in any way that would result in any change in their volume, amount, location, ownership, possession, character, destination or other change that would enable the funds to be used, including portfolio management;(c)"economic resources" means assets of every kind, whether tangible or intangible, movable or immovable, which are not funds but may be used to obtain funds, goods or services;(d)"freezing of economic resources" means preventing their use to obtain funds, goods or services in any way, including, but not limited to, by selling, hiring or mortgaging them;(e)"territory of the Union" means the territories of the Member States to which the Treaty is applicable, under the conditions laid down in the Treaty, including their airspace.
Article 21.All funds and economic resources belonging to, owned, held or controlled by the natural or legal persons, entities and bodies who, in accordance with Article 1(1) of Decision 2011/72/CFSP, have been identified by the Council as being responsible for the misappropriation of Tunisian State funds, and natural or legal persons, entities and bodies associated with them, as listed in Annex I shall be frozen.2.No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of the natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed in Annex I.3.The participation, knowingly and intentionally, in activities the object or effect of which is, directly or indirectly, to circumvent the measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be prohibited.
Article 2aIn the event of the decease of a person listed in Annex I:(a)where a criminal conviction for the misappropriation of State funds was made against that person before his or her decease, the funds and economic resources which belonged to that person or which he or she owned, held or controlled shall continue to be frozen until court orders for the recovery of the misappropriated State funds and the payment of fines have been executed;(b)where no such criminal conviction was made against that person before his or her decease, the funds and economic resources which belonged to that person or which he or she owned, held or controlled shall continue to be frozen for a reasonable period of time, subject to Article 12(5). If a civil or administrative action for the recovery of misappropriated State funds is brought within that period, the funds and economic resources which belonged to that person or which he or she owned, held or controlled shall remain frozen until such action is dismissed or, if it is upheld, until the court’s order for the recovery of the misappropriated funds has been executed.
Article 31.Annex I shall include the grounds for the listing of listed persons, entities and bodies.2.Annex I shall also include, where available, information necessary to identify the natural or legal persons, entities and bodies concerned. With regard to natural persons, such information may include names including aliases, date and place of birth, nationality, passport and ID card numbers, gender, address, if known, and function or profession. With regard to legal persons, entities and bodies, such information may include names, place and date of registration, registration number and place of business.
Article 41.By way of derogation from Article 2, the competent authorities in the Member States, as listed in Annex II, may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that the funds or economic resources are:(a)necessary to satisfy the basic needs of persons listed in Annex I, and their dependent family members, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges;(b)intended exclusively for the payment of reasonable professional fees or the reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services;(c)intended exclusively for the payment of fees or service charges for routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds or economic resources; or(d)necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided in this case that the Member State has notified the grounds on which it considers that a specific authorisation should be granted to all other Member States and to the Commission at least 2 weeks prior to authorisation.2.The relevant Member State shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under paragraph 1.
Article 4a1.Article 2(1) and (2) shall not apply to the making available of funds or economic resources necessary to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance or to support other activities that support basic human needs where such assistance and other activities are carried out by:(a)the United Nations (UN), including its programmes, funds and other entities and bodies, as well as its specialised agencies and related organisations;(b)international organisations;(c)humanitarian organisations having observer status with the UN General Assembly and members of those humanitarian organisations;(d)bilaterally or multilaterally funded non-governmental organisations participating in the UN Humanitarian Response Plans, UN Refugee Response Plans, other UN appeals or humanitarian clusters coordinated by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs;(e)organisations and agencies to which the Union has granted the Humanitarian Partnership Certificate or which are certified or recognised by a Member State in accordance with national procedures;(f)Member States’ specialised agencies; or(g)the employees, grantees, subsidiaries or implementing partners of the entities referred to in points (a) to (f) while and to the extent that they are acting in those capacities.2.Without prejudice to paragraph 1, and by way of derogation from Article 2(1) and (2), the competent authorities of the Member States, as listed in Annex II, may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that the provision of such funds or economic resources is necessary to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance or to support other activities that support basic human needs.3.In the absence of a negative decision, a request for information or a notification for additional time from the relevant competent authority within five working days of the date of receipt of a request for authorisation under paragraph 2, that authorisation shall be considered granted.4.The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisations granted under paragraphs 2 and 3 within four weeks of such authorisation.
Article 51.By way of derogation from Article 2, the competent authorities in Member States, as indicated on the websites listed in Annex II, may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, provided the following conditions are met:(a)the funds or economic resources are the subject of an arbitral decision rendered prior to the date on which the natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in Article 2 was listed in Annex I, or of a judicial or administrative decision rendered in the Union, or a judicial decision enforceable in the Member State concerned, prior to or after that date;(b)the funds or economic resources will be used exclusively to satisfy claims secured by such a decision or recognised as valid in such a decision, within the limits set by applicable laws and regulations governing the rights of persons having such claims;(c)the decision is not for the benefit of a natural or legal person, entity or body listed in Annex I; and(d)recognising the decision is not contrary to public policy in the Member State concerned.2.The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this Article.
Article 61.Article 2(2) shall not apply to the addition to frozen accounts of:(a)interest or other earnings on those accounts; or(b)payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations that were concluded or arose before the date on which the natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in Article 2 has been listed in Annex I; or(c)payments due under judicial, administrative or arbitral decisions rendered in the Union or enforceable in the Member State concerned,provided that such interest, other earnings and payments are frozen in accordance with Article 2(1).2.Article 2(2) shall not prevent financial or credit institutions in the Union from crediting frozen accounts where they receive funds transferred to the account of a listed natural or legal person, entity or body, provided that any additions to such accounts will also be frozen. The financial or credit institution shall inform the relevant competent authority about any such transaction without delay.
Article 7By way of derogation from Article 2 and provided that a payment by a person, entity or body listed in Annex I is due under a contract or agreement that was concluded by, or an obligation that arose for the person, entity or body concerned, before the date on which that person, entity or body had been designated, the competent authorities of the Member States, as indicated on the websites listed in Annex II, may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, if the following conditions are met:(a)the competent authority concerned has determined that:(i)the funds or economic resources shall be used for a payment by a person, entity or body listed in Annex I;(ii)the payment is not in breach of Article 2(2);(b)the Member State concerned has, at least 2 weeks prior to the grant of the authorisation, notified the other Member States and the Commission of that determination and its intention to grant an authorisation.
Article 81.The freezing of funds and economic resources or the refusal to make funds or economic resources available, carried out in good faith on the basis that such action is in accordance with this Regulation, shall not give rise to liability of any kind on the part of the natural or legal person or entity or body implementing it, or its directors or employees, unless it is proved that the funds and economic resources were frozen or withheld as a result of negligence.2.The prohibition set out in Article 2(2) shall not give rise to any liability of any kind on the part of the natural and legal persons, entities and bodies who made funds or economic resources available if they did not know, and had no reasonable cause to suspect, that their actions would infringe the prohibition in question.
Article 91.Without prejudice to the applicable rules concerning reporting, confidentiality and professional secrecy, natural and legal persons, entities and bodies shall:(a)supply immediately any information which would facilitate compliance with this Regulation, such as accounts and amounts frozen in accordance with Article 2, to the competent authority in the Member State where they are resident or located, as indicated on the websites listed in Annex II, and shall transmit such information, either directly or through the Member States, to the Commission; and(b)cooperate with that competent authority in any verification of this information.2.Any information provided or received in accordance with this Article shall be used only for the purposes for which it was provided or received.3.Paragraph 2 shall not prevent Member States from sharing that information, in accordance with their national law, with the relevant authorities of Tunisia and other Member States where necessary for the purpose of assisting the recovery of misappropriated assets.
Article 10The Commission and Member States shall immediately inform each other of the measures taken under this Regulation and shall supply each other with any other relevant information at their disposal in connection with this Regulation, in particular information in respect of violation and enforcement problems and judgments handed down by national courts.
Article 11The Commission shall be empowered to amend Annex II on the basis of information supplied by Member States.
Article 121.Where the Council decides to subject a natural or legal person, entity or body to the measures referred to in Article 2(1), it shall amend Annex I accordingly.2.The Council shall communicate its decision, including the grounds for the listing, to the natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in paragraph 1, either directly, if the address is known, or through the publication of a notice, providing such natural or legal person, entity or body with an opportunity to present observations.3.Where observations are submitted, or where substantial new evidence is presented, the Council shall review its decision and inform the natural or legal person, entity or body accordingly.4.The list in Annex I shall be reviewed at regular intervals and at least every 12 months.5.The Council shall amend the list in Annex I as necessary once it establishes that the conditions set out in Article 2a for maintaining the freezing of funds and economic resources which belonged to the deceased person or which he or she owned, held or controlled are no longer met.
Article 131.Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.2.Member States shall notify the Commission of those rules without delay after the entry into force of this Regulation and shall notify it of any subsequent amendment.
Article 14Where there is, in this Regulation, a requirement to notify, inform or otherwise communicate with the Commission, the address and other contact details to be used for such communication shall be those indicated in Annex II.
Article 15This Regulation shall apply:(a)within the territory of the Union, including its airspace;(b)on board any aircraft or any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State;(c)to any person inside or outside the territory of the Union who is a national of a Member State;(d)to any legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State;(e)to any legal person, entity or body in respect of any business done in whole or in part within the Union.
Article 16This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.ANNEX IA.List of persons and entities referred to in Article 2
NameIdentifying informationGrounds
1.Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIPOB: Hammam-SousseDOB: 3 September 1936Nationality: TunisianID no: 00354671Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, ex-president of Tunisia, son of Selma HASSEN, married to Leïla TRABELSIPerson (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities in respect of the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person and for the offence of the receipt by a public official of public funds which he knew were not due, and used for the personal benefit of himself or members of his family.
2.Leïla Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 24 October 1956ID no: 00683530Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Saida DHERIF, married to Zine El Abidine BEN ALIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person, and for complicity in the offence of the receipt by a public official of public funds which he knew were not due, and used for the personal benefit of himself or members of his family.
3.Moncef Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 4 March 1944ID no: 05000799Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, managing director, son of Saida DHERIF, married to Yamina SOUIEIPerson (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
4.Mohamed Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Sabha-LybieDOB: 7 January 1980Last known address: Résidence de l’Étoile du Nord — suite B- 7th floor — apt. No 25 — Centre urbain du nord — Cité El Khadra — Tunis, TunisiaID no: 04524472Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: managing director, son of Yamina SOUIEI, married to Inès LEJRIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder (former CEO of Banque Nationale Agricole) to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
5.Fahd Mohamed Sakher Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed Hfaiez MATERINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 2 December 1981ID no: 04682068Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: son of Naïma BOUTIBA, married to Nesrine BEN ALIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder (ex-President Ben Ali) to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder ex‐President Ben Ali with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person, and for complicity in the offence of the receipt by a public official of public funds which he knew were not due, and used for the personal benefit of himself or members of his family.
6.Nesrine Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 16 January 1987ID no: 00299177Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Leïla TRABELSI, married to Fahd Mohamed Sakher MATERIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person and for complicity in the offence of the receipt by a public official of public funds which he knew were not due, and used for the personal benefit of himself or members of his family.
7.Halima Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 17 July 1992Last known address: the Presidential Palace, Tunis, TunisiaID no: 09006300Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Leïla TRABELSIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person, and associated with Leila Trabelsi (No 2).
8.Belhassen Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 5 November 1962Last known address: 32 rue Hédi Karray — El Menzah — Tunis, TunisiaID no: 00777029Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: managing director, son of Saida DHERIFPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
9.Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 24 June 1948Last known address: 20 rue El Achfat – Carthage – Tunis, TunisiaID no: 00104253Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, acting manager of an agricultural undertaking, son of Saida DHERIF, married to Nadia MAKNIPerson (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
10.Jalila Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: RadèsDOB: 19 February 1953Last known address: 21 rue d’Aristote — Carthage SalammbôID no: 00403106Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: managing director, daughter of Saida DHERIF, married to Mohamed MAHJOUBPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
11.Mohamed Imed Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 26 August 1974Last known address: 124 avenue Habib Bourguiba -Carthage presidenceID no: 05417770Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: businessman, son of Najia JERIDIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
12.Mohamed Adel Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 26 April 1950ID no: 00178522Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, managing director, son of Saida DHERIF, married to Souad BEN JEMIAPerson (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
13.Mohamed Mourad Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 25 September 1955Last known address: 20 rue Ibn Chabat – Salammbô – Carthage – Tunis, TunisiaID no: 05150331Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, CEO, son of Saida DHERIF, married to Hela BELHAJPerson (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
14.Samira Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianDOB: 27 December 1958Last known address: 4 rue Taoufik EI Hakim — La MarsaID no: 00166569Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: sales director, daughter of Saida DHERIF, married to Mohamed Montassar MEHERZIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person, and for complicity in the offence of the receipt by a public official of public funds which he knew were not due, and used for the personal benefit of himself or members of his family.
15.Mohamed Montassar Ben Kbaier Ben Mohamed MEHERZINationality: TunisianPOB: La MarsaDOB: 5 May 1959Last known address: 4 rue Taoufik El Hakim-La MarsaID no: 00046988Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: CEO, son of Fatma SFAR, married to Samira TRABELSIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
16.Nefissa Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSINationality: TunisianDOB: 1 February 1960Last known address: 4 rue de la Mouette — Gammarth SupérieurID no: 00235016Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Saida DHERIF, married to Habib ZAKIRPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
17.Habib Ben Kaddour Ben Mustapha BEN ZAKIRNationality: TunisianDOB: 5 March 1957Last known address: 4 rue Ennawras — Gammarth SupérieurID no:00547946Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: property developer, son of Saida BEN ABDALLAH, married to Nefissa TRABELSIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
18.Moez Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed TRABELSINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 3 July 1973Last known address: apartment block Amine El Bouhaira-rue du Lac Turkana-Les Berges du Lac-Tunis, TunisiaID no: 05411511Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: managing director; property developer, son of Yamina SOUIEIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
19.Lilia Bent Noureddine Ben Ahmed NACEFNationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 25 June 1975Last known address: 41 rue Garibaldi -Tunis, TunisiaID no: 05417907Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: managing director, daughter of Mounira TRABELSI (sister of Leïla TRABELSI), married to Mourad MEHDOUIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
20.Mourad Ben Hédi Ben Ali MEHDOUINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 3 May 1962Last known address: 41 rue Garibaldi — Tunis, TunisiaID no: 05189459Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: CEO, son of de Neila BARTAJI, married to Lilia NACEFPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
21.Houssem Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed TRABELSINationality: TunisianDOB: 18 September 1976ID no: 05412560Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: CEO, son of Najia JERIDIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
22.Bouthaina Bent Moncef Ben Mohamed TRABELSINationality: TunisianDOB: 4 December 1971Last known address: 2 rue El Farrouj — La MarsaID no: 05418095Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: managing director, daughter of Yamina SOUIEIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
23.Nabil Ben Abderrazek Ben Mohamed TRABELSINationality: TunisianDOB: 20 December 1965Last known address: 12 rue Taieb Mhiri-Le Kram — Tunis, TunisiaID no: 00300638Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: office worker at Tunisair, son of Radhia MATHLOUTHI, married to Linda CHERNIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
24.Mehdi Ben Ridha Ben Mohamed BEN GAIEDNationality: TunisianDOB: 29 January 1988Last known address: 4 rue Mohamed Makhlouf — El Manar.2-Tunis, TunisiaGender: maleOther information: CEO of Stafim Peugeot, son of de Kaouther Feriel HAMZAPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
25.Mohamed Slim Ben Mohamed Hassen Ben Salah CHIBOUBNationality: TunisianDOB: 13 January 1959Last known address: rue du Jardin — Sidi Bousaid — Tunis, TunisiaID no: 00400688Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: CEO, son of Leïla CHAIBI, married to Dorsaf BEN ALIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder (ex-President Ben Ali) to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
26.Dorsaf Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Le BardoDOB: 5 July 1965Last known address: 5 rue El Montazah — Sidi Bousaid — Tunis, TunisiaID no: 00589759Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Naïma EL KEFI, married to Mohamed Slim CHIBOUBPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
27.Sirine (Cyrine) Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Le BardoDOB: 21 August 1971ID no:05409131Issuing country: TunisiaPassport no: x599070Date of issue: November 2016Date of expiry: 21 November 2021Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Naïma EL KEFI, married to Mohamed Marwan MABROUKPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
29.Ghazoua Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Le BardoDOB: 8 March 1963Last known address: 49 avenue Habib Bourguiba – Carthage, TunisiaID no: 00589758Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: medical doctor, daughter of Naïma EL KEFI, married to Slim ZARROUKPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person, and associated with Slim Zarrouk (No 30).
30.Slim Ben Mohamed Salah Ben Ahmed ZARROUKNationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 13 August 1960Last known address: 49 avenue Habib Bourguiba — CarthageID no:00642271Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: CEO, son of Maherzia GUEDIRA, married to Ghazoua BEN ALIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
31.Farid Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Hammam-SousseDOB: 22 November 1949Last known address: 11 rue Sidi el Gharbi — Hammam-SousseID no: 02951793Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: press photographer in Germany, son of Selma HASSENPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
32.Faouzi Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Hammam-SousseDOB: 13 March 1947Last known address: rue El Moez — Hammam-SousseID no: 02800443Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, managing director, married to Zohra BEN AMMARPerson (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office‐holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
33.Hayet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Hammam-SousseDOB: 16 May 1952Last known address: 17 avenue de la République.- Hammam-SousseID no: 02914657Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: Tunisair representative, daughter of Selma HASSEN, married to Fathi REFATPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
34.Najet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Raj Hassen BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: SousseDOB: 18 September 1956Last known address: avenue de l’Imam Muslim- Khezama ouest-SousseID no: 02804872Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: company manager, daughter of Selma HASSEN, married to Sadok Habib MHIRIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
35.Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALINationality: TunisianDOB: 28 October 1938ID no: 02810614Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, son of Selma HASSEN, widower of Selma MANSOURPerson (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
36.Kaïs Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 21 October 1969Last known address: avenue Hédi Nouira — MonastirID no: 04180053Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: managing director, son of Selma MANSOUR, married to Monia CHEDLIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
37.Hamda Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: MonastirDOB: 29 April 1974Last known address: 83 Cap Marina — MonastirID no: 04186963Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: company manager, son of Selma MANSOUR, bachelorPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
38.Najmeddine Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: MonastirDOB: 12 October 1972Last known address: avenue Mohamed Salah Sayadi — Skanes — MonastirID no: 04192479Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: commercial exporter and importer, son of Selma MANSOUR, bachelorPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
39.Najet Bent Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: MonastirDOB: 8 March 1980Last known address: rue Abu Dhar El Ghafari — Khezama est — SousseID no: 06810509Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: company secretary, daughter of Selma MANSOUR, married to Zied JAZIRIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
40.Douraied Ben Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINANationality: TunisianPOB: Hammam-SousseDOB: 8 October 1978Last known address: 17 avenue de la République — Hammam-SousseID no: 05590835Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: company director, son of Hayet BEN ALIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
41.Akrem Ben Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINANationality: TunisianPOB: Hammam-SousseDOB: 9 August 1977Last known address: 17 avenue de la République — Hammam-SousseID no: 05590836Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: managing director, son of Hayet BEN ALIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
42.Ghazoua Bent Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINANationality: TunisianPOB: MonastirDOB: 30 August 1982ID no: 08434380Issuing country: TunisiaGender: femaleOther information: daughter of Hayet BEN ALI, married to Badreddine BENNOURPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person, and associated with Hayet Ben Ali (No 33).
43.Imed Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEFNationality: TunisianPOB: SousseDOB: 13 January 1970Last known address: Résidence les Jardins, apt. 8C Block b — El Menzah 8 — l’ArianaID no: 05514395Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: Tunisair department manager, son of Naïma BEN ALIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
44.Naoufel Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEFNationality: TunisianPOB: Hammam-SousseDOB: 22 October 1967Last known address: 4 avenue Tahar SFAR — El Manar 2-Tunis, TunisiaID no: 05504161Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: special adviser at the Ministry of Transport, son of Naïma BEN ALIPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
45.Montassar Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEFNationality: TunisianPOB: SousseDOB: 3 January 1973Last known address: 13 Ennakhil housing estate — Kantaoui — Hammam-SousseID no: 05539378Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: managing director, son of Naïma BEN ALI, married to Lamia JEGHAMPerson subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
46.Mehdi Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, FrenchPOB: Paris, FranceDOB: 27 October 1966ID no: 05515496Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, company director, son of Paulette HAZATPerson (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder (ex-President Ben Ali) to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
47.Slim Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: Tunisian, FrenchPOB: Le Petit Quevilly (76)DOB: 6 April 1971 or 16 April 1971Last known address: Chouket El Arressa, Hammam-Sousse, Tunisia; or 14, esplanade des Guinandiers à Bailly Romainvilliers (77), FranceID no: 00297112Issuing country: TunisiaID no: 111277501841Issuing country: FranceGender: maleOther information: managing director; son of Tijani BEN ALI, born 9 February 1932, and Paulette HAZET (or HAZAT), born 23 February 1936; married to Amel SAIED (or SAID)Person subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
48.Sofiene Ben Habib Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALINationality: TunisianPOB: Tunis, TunisiaDOB: 28 August 1974Last known address: 23 rue Ali Zlitni, El Manar 2 – Tunis, TunisiaID no: 04622472Issuing country: TunisiaGender: maleOther information: deceased, sales director, son of Leila DEROUICHEPerson (deceased) whose activities are subject to judicial proceedings, or an asset recovery process following a final court ruling, by the Tunisian authorities for complicity in the misappropriation of public monies by a public office-holder, complicity in the misuse of office by a public office-holder to procure an unjustified advantage for a third party and to cause a loss to the administration, and exerting wrongful influence over a public office-holder with a view to obtaining directly or indirectly an advantage for another person.
B.Rights of defence and right to effective judicial protection under Tunisian law:The rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protectionIt follows from Articles 20, 27, 29 and 108 of the Tunisian constitution, Articles 13, 47, 50, 59, 66 and 175 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Law No 2002-52 of 3 June 2002 that the following rights are guaranteed under Tunisian law:to any individual suspected of or charged with a criminal offence:1.the right to judicial review of any act or administrative decision;2.the right to defend himself/herself in person or through legal assistance of his/her own choosing or, if he/she has not sufficient means to pay for legal assistance, to be given it free when the interests of justice so require;to any individual charged with a criminal offence:1.the right to be informed promptly, in a language which he/she understands and in detail, of the nature and cause of the accusation against him/her;2.the right to have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his/her defence;3.the right to examine or have examined witnesses against him/her and to obtain the attendance and examination of witnesses on his/her behalf under the same conditions as witnesses against him/her;4.the right to have the free assistance of an interpreter if he/she cannot understand or speak the language used in court.Application of the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection1.Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing.The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that during the trials in absentia a lawyer was appointed by the Court to defend the interests of Mr Ben Ali.2.Leïla Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that during the trials in absentia a lawyer was appointed by the Court to defend the interests of Ms Trabelsi.3.Moncef Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 5 March 2012 Mr Moncef Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.4.Mohamed Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed TRABELSIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Mohamed Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed Trabelsi were not respected.5.Fahd Mohamed Sakher Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed Hfaiez MATERIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing.The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that during the trials in absentia a lawyer was appointed by the Court to defend the interests of Mr Materi.6.Nesrine Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that during the trial in absentia Ms Ben Ali was represented by a lawyer.7.Halima Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Ms Halima Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali were not respected.8.Belhassen Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by a written commitment made by the Tunisian authorities to the Swiss authorities on 7 April 2014, in the context of the implementation of a letter rogatory, to respect the fundamental rights of Mr Belhassen Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSI and his rights of defence.9.Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 13 March 2012 and 16 March 2012 Mr Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.10.Jalila Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 5 January 2012, 5 July 2012 and 27 February 2013 Ms Jalila Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.11.Mohamed Imed Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 27 October 2016 Mr Mohamed Imed Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.12.Mohamed Adel Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma TRABELSIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Mohamed Adel Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma Trabelsi were not respected.13.Mohamed Mourad Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 23 February 2012 Mr Mohamed Mourad Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.14.Samira Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that, on 11 August 2011, Ms Samira Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSI was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.15.Mohamed Montassar Ben Kbaier Ben Mohamed MAHERZIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 20 August 2011 and 2 October 2012 and 31 May 2013 Mr Mohamed Montassar Ben Kbaier Ben Mohamed Maherzi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers.16.Nefissa Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 24 January 2012 Ms Nefissa Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.17.Habib Ben Kaddour Ben Mustapha BEN ZAKIRThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 24 January 2012 Mr Habib Ben Kaddour Ben Mustapha Ben Zakir was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.18.Moez Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed TRABELSIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Moez Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed Trabelsi were not respected.19.Lilia Bent Noureddine Ben Ahmed NACEFThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 20 February 2012 Ms Lilia Bent Noureddine Ben Ahmed Nacef was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyers and by the fact that she was assisted by lawyers in the hearings before the Courts and that she availed herself of the right to appeal the first instance ruling.20.Mourad Ben Hédi Ben Ali MEHDOUIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 13 February 2012 Mr Mourad Ben Hédi Ben Ali Mehdoui was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.21.Houssem Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 2 March 2012 Mr Houssem Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.22.Bouthaina Bent Moncef Ben Mohamed TRABELSIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Ms Bouthaina Bent Moncef Ben Mohamed Trabelsi were not respected.23.Nabil Ben Abderrazek Ben Mohamed TRABELSIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 16 February 2011 Mr Nabil Ben Abderrazek Ben Mohamed Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.24.Mehdi Ben Ridha Ben Mohamed BEN GAIEDThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings or asset recovery process on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 22 September 2011 Mr Mehdi Ben Ridha Ben Mohamed Ben Gaied was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.25.Mohamed Slim Ben Mohamed Hassen Ben Salah CHIBOUBThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings or asset recovery process on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that (i) on 24 November 2014, 12 January 2015, 10 April 2015 and 2 December 2015 Mr Mohamed Slim Ben Mohamed Hassen Ben Salah Chiboub was heard in several cases by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers; (ii) the investigation against Mr Chiboub in Case 27638/6 was terminated on 30 March 2018 for lack of evidence and the decision to terminate the investigation was later confirmed on appeal; and (iii) Mr Chiboub was assisted by a lawyer during the arbitration proceedings before the Arbitration Committee of the Instance de la Vérité et de la Dignité (IVD). On 15 February 2021 and 10 March 2021, Mr CHIBOUB was heard by an investigating judge in case 19592/1. On 31 March 2021, the investigating judge decided to sever his case from the general case 19592/1. Case 1137/2 is pending.26.Dorsaf Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 4 October 2011 Ms Dorsaf Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer. On 31 March 2021, the investigating judge decided to sever her case from the general case 19592/1. Case 1137/2 is pending.27.Sirine Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 6 March 2012 Ms Sirine Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.29.Ghazoua Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 5 October 2011 and 18 October 2012 Ms Ghazoua Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.30.Slim Ben Mohamed Salah Ben Ahmed ZARROUKThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. Following an application by Mr Zarrouk, the Arbitration Committee of the Instance de la Vérité et de la Dignité (IVD) handed down an arbitration decision which was confirmed by the Conseil de l’IVD on 24 December 2018. This decision was challenged before the Court of Cassation. The case is pending. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings or asset recovery process on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 16 January 2012, 1 February 2012 and 22 June 2017 Mr Slim Ben Mohamed Salah Ben Ahmed Zarrouk was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer. A judgment of the Appeal Court of Tunis dated 15 April 2021 in case 29443 convicted him of misappropriation of public funds.31.Farid Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 3 October 2011 Mr Farid Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer. A judgment of the Appeal Court of Tunis dated 1 November 2018 in case 27658 convicted him of misappropriation of public funds.32.Faouzi Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Faouzi Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali were not respected.33.Hayet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 19 October 2011 Ms Hayet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer. A judgment dated 14 March 2019 in case 40800 convicted her of misappropriation of public funds.34.Najet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 21 November 2011 Ms Najet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer. A judgment dated 7 January 2016 in case 28264 convicted her of misappropriation of public funds.35.Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 13 January 2012 Mr Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.36.Kaïs Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 21 April 2012 Mr Kaïs Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers.37.Hamda Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that Mr Hamda Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.38.Najmeddine Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 12 November 2011 and 17 May 2013 Mr Najmeddine Ben Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.39.Najet Bent Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 3 October 2011 Ms Najet Bent Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.40.Douraied Ben Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINAThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 21 April 2012 Mr Douraied Ben Hamed Ben Taher Bouaouina was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer.41.Akrem Ben Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINAThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Akrem Ben Hamed Ben Taher Bouaouina were not respected.42.Ghazoua Bent Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINAThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 19 October 2011 and 25 October 2011 Ms Ghazoua Bent Hamed Ben Taher Bouaouina was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.43.Imed Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEFThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 5 June 2013 Mr Imed Ben Habib Ben Bouali Ltaief was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers.44.Naoufel Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEFThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 19 October 2011 Mr Naoufel Ben Habib Ben Bouali Ltaief was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers.45.Montassar Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEFThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that in 2011 and 2013 Mr Montassar Ben Habib Ben Bouali LTAIEF was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers.46.Mehdi Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALIThis person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Mehdi Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali were not respected. A judgment of the Court of first instance of Tunis dated 21 March 2019 in case 41328/19 convicted him of misappropriation of public funds.47.Slim Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The Council has found no indication that the rights of defence or the right to effective judicial protection of Mr Slim Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali were not respected.48.Sofiene Ben Habib Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALIThe investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. The information on the Council’s file shows that the rights of defence and the right to effective judicial protection were respected in the judicial proceedings on which the Council relied. This is demonstrated in particular by the fact that on 22 March 2012 Mr Sofiene Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers.
ANNEX IILIST OF COMPETENT AUTHORITIES IN THE MEMBER STATES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLES 4(1) AND 5(1), ARTICLE 7 AND ARTICLE 9(1)(a) AND ADDRESS FOR NOTIFICATIONS TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSIONBELGIUMhttps://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/policy/policy_areas/peace_and_security/sanctionsBULGARIAhttps://www.mfa.bg/en/EU-sanctionsCZECHIAwww.financnianalytickyurad.cz/mezinarodni-sankce.htmlDENMARKhttp://um.dk/da/Udenrigspolitik/folkeretten/sanktioner/GERMANYhttps://www.bmwi.de/Redaktion/DE/Artikel/Aussenwirtschaft/embargos-aussenwirtschaftsrecht.htmlESTONIAhttps://vm.ee/et/rahvusvahelised-sanktsioonidIRELANDhttps://www.dfa.ie/our-role-policies/ireland-in-the-eu/eu-restrictive-measures/GREECEhttp://www.mfa.gr/en/foreign-policy/global-issues/international-sanctions.htmlSPAINhttps://www.exteriores.gob.es/es/PoliticaExterior/Paginas/SancionesInternacionales.aspxFRANCEhttp://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/autorites-sanctions/CROATIAhttps://mvep.gov.hr/vanjska-politika/medjunarodne-mjere-ogranicavanja/22955ITALYhttps://www.esteri.it/it/politica-estera-e-cooperazione-allo-sviluppo/politica_europea/misure_deroghe/CYPRUShttps://mfa.gov.cy/themes/LATVIAhttp://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/security/4539LITHUANIAhttp://www.urm.lt/sanctionsLUXEMBOURGhttps://maee.gouvernement.lu/fr/directions-du-ministere/affaires-europeennes/organisations-economiques-int/mesures-restrictives.htmlHUNGARYhttps://kormany.hu/kulgazdasagi-es-kulugyminiszterium/ensz-eu-szankcios-tajekoztatoMALTAhttps://foreignandeu.gov.mt/en/Government/SMB/Pages/SMB-Home.aspxNETHERLANDShttps://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/internationale-sanctiesAUSTRIAhttps://www.bmeia.gv.at/themen/aussenpolitik/europa/eu-sanktionen-nationale-behoerden/POLANDhttps://www.gov.pl/web/dyplomacja/sankcje-miedzynarodowehttps://www.gov.pl/web/diplomacy/international-sanctionsPORTUGALhttps://www.portaldiplomatico.mne.gov.pt/politica-externa/medidas-restritivasROMANIAhttp://www.mae.ro/node/1548SLOVENIAhttp://www.mzz.gov.si/si/omejevalni_ukrepiSLOVAKIAhttps://www.mzv.sk/europske_zalezitosti/europske_politiky-sankcie_euFINLANDhttps://um.fi/pakotteetSWEDENhttps://www.regeringen.se/sanktionerAddress for notifications to the European Commission:European CommissionDirectorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA)Rue de Spa 2B-1049 Brussels, BelgiumE-mail: relex-sanctions@ec.europa.eu