Financial Crime World

Title: Tunisian Courts CrackDown on Financial Crimes with IDLO’s Support

Tunis, Tunisia - The success of Tunisia’s democratic transition relies heavily on effective economic governance. In response, the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) has placed great emphasis on enhancing the capacity of Tunisian magistrates and prosecutors in investigating and prosecuting financial and economic crimes.

A Milestone in Financial Crime Prevention: The Pôle Judiciaire Financier

  • September 2012: Tunisian Government establishes a specialized first-instance court, the Pôle Judiciaire Financier (PJF), dedicated to handling financial crime cases [1]
  • IDLO’s role: Assisting examining magistrates and public prosecutors with advanced investigative techniques and procedures

Investigation and Adjudication Training Programs

  • IDLO’s influence: Drafting curricula for investigation and adjudication, providing essential resources [2]
  • Significance: Building capacity for effective handling of financial crimes at the PJF

Collaboration with Civil Society Organizations

  • IDLO’s objectives: Encouraging civil society participation, fostering a culture of accountability and transparency, offering whistleblower channels [3]

International Significance and Cooperation

  • Global impact of financial crimes: Billions of dollars in losses for nations annually [4]
  • IDLO’s role: Contributing to the broader international effort against financial criminal activities and promoting economic prosperity for Tunisia

A Shining Example of International Cooperation

  • IDLO’s commitment: Strengthening Tunisia’s legal foundation for future economic success [5]
  • Significance in the post-Arab Spring era: Emblem of international cooperation and solidarity

[1] Tunisian Government, (2012). Establishment of the Pôle Judiciaire Financier. Retrieved from [weblink] [2] IDLO, (2012). Tunisia: Capacity Building Program for Examining Judges and Prosecutors. Retrieved from [weblink] [3] IDLO, (2012). Tunisia: Supporting Civil Society Engagement in the Fight Against Financial and Economic Crimes. Retrieved from [weblink] [4] Global Financial Integrity, (2016). Illicit Financial Flows from Developing Countries: 2005-2014. Retrieved from [weblink] [5] IDLO, (2012). Tunisia: IDLO’s Role in Supporting Tunisia’s Financial Crime Prevention Efforts. Retrieved from [weblink]