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Tunisia Expected to be Removed from Money Laundering Blacklist in October
The Central Bank of Tunisia has announced that the country will be removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) blacklist of non-cooperative countries in the global fight against money laundering and terrorism financing by October 2019. The FATF will visit Tunisia in mid-September to verify the implementation of its action plan adopted in November 2017.
Truth and Dignity Commission Suspected of Corruption
The Truth and Dignity Commission, launched in 2014 to ensure justice during Tunisia’s democratic transition, is suspected of corruption. Money laundering and misappropriation of public funds are among the allegations, with suspicions suggesting that former regime figures had complicity from state agencies.
EU and Tunisia Sign Agreement on Economic Inclusion
The European Union and Tunisia have signed an agreement aimed at promoting economic, social, and political inclusion for young Tunisians. The EU has welcomed progress made by Tunisia in meeting international and European standards in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.
Key Developments
- Tunisia is expected to be removed from the FATF blacklist by October 2019.
- The Truth and Dignity Commission is suspected of corruption, with allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of public funds.
- The EU has welcomed progress made by Tunisia in meeting international standards in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Tunisia has been removed from the EU’s “grey list” of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.
Corruption Perceptions Index Ranks Tunisia 73rd
Tunisia has risen one place in the Corruption Perceptions Index, scoring 43 out of 100. While progress is slow, the country’s ranking continues to improve, with Morocco tied at 73rd position.
INLUCC President Warns of Lobbies Impeding Anti-Corruption Efforts
The President of the National Anti-Corruption Authority (INLUCC) has warned that lobbies are seeking to impede enforcement of anti-corruption and governance laws. He urged civil society and the media to act in support of these efforts.
INLUCC Receives 1200 Asset Declarations
By November 2017, INLUCC had received 1200 asset declarations out of a total of 350,000 required disclosures under the Law on Asset Declarations.
Corruption Costs Tunisia 2 Billion Dinars Annually
The President of INLUCC has revealed that corruption costs Tunisia 2 billion dinars annually in public transactions. This sum could be used to build airports, ports, schools, or highways instead.
These developments come as Tunisia continues to work towards improving its anti-corruption efforts and meeting international standards. The country’s removal from the FATF blacklist is expected by October 2019, pending verification of its action plan implementation.