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Tunisian Corruption and Fraud Investigators Trained on Advanced Investigation Techniques

A recent two-day training session was held in Tunis, Tunisia for 15 investigators from the Tunisian Anti-corruption Authority (INLUCC) to enhance their skills in investigating corruption and public procurement fraud. The training was organized by the South Neighbourhood Anti-Corruption Project (SNAC 3) and aimed to improve INLUCC’s capacity to conduct financial forensic investigations.

Objectives of the Training

  • Enhance the skills of INLUCC investigators in conducting financial forensic investigations
  • Provide theoretical presentations and practical exercises to promote a solid understanding of financial crime investigation techniques
  • Strengthen INLUCC’s capacity to investigate and prosecute financial crimes

Training Content

Basic Principles of Financial Forensics

The training covered basic principles of financial forensics, including:

• Financial statement analysis • Transaction monitoring • Data analysis and visualization

Procurement Fraud Investigation

The training also focused on procurement fraud investigation, covering topics such as:

• Identifying red flags in procurement processes • Analyzing contracts and tender documents • Investigating irregularities in procurement transactions

Case Studies from Tunisia

Experts shared insights into widespread examples of corruption and public procurement fraud in Tunisia based on cases examined by the Court of Auditors (Cour de Comptes) and the Competition Authority (Conseil de la Concurrance).

Training Participants

The training was conducted by a team of international and national consultants from the Council of Europe, working closely with INLUCC investigators. The 15 participants included:

  • 15 investigators from the Tunisian Anti-corruption Authority (INLUCC)

Event Details

The training took place on July 25-26, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Tunis, Tunisia.

Conclusion

The two-day training session aimed to contribute to a more transparent and accountable public sector in Tunisia by strengthening INLUCC’s capacity to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. The event marked an important step towards enhancing transparency and combating corruption in Tunisia.