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Council Decision 2011/72/CFSP of 31 January 2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Tunisia

Type Decision

Publication 2011-02-02

Last updated 2026-01-31

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Department Council of the European Union

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Article 1

All funds and economic resources belonging to, owned, held or controlled by persons responsible for misappropriation of Tunisian State funds, and natural or legal persons or entities associated with them, as listed in the Annex, shall be frozen.

No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to, or for the benefit of, natural or legal persons or entities listed in the Annex.

2a. Without prejudice to Article 5, in the event of the decease of a person listed in the Annex:

(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 paragraph 4. 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.

2b. The Council shall amend the list in the Annex as necessary once it establishes that the conditions set out in paragraph 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.

The competent authority of a Member State 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 it deems appropriate, after having determined that the funds or economic resources concerned are:

(a) necessary to satisfy the basic needs of the persons listed in the Annex 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 and the reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services;

(c) intended exclusively for the payment of fees or service charges for the routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds or economic resources; or

(d) necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that the competent authority has notified the competent authority of the other Member States and the Commission of the grounds on which it considers that a specific authorisation should be granted, at least 2 weeks prior to the authorisation.

A Member State shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation it grants under this paragraph.

By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the competent authorities of a Member State, 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 paragraph 1 was listed in the Annex 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;

(d) recognising the decision is not contrary to public policy in the Member State concerned.

The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this paragraph.

Paragraph 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 prior to the date on which those accounts became subject to this Decision; or

(c) payments due under judicial, administrative or arbitral decisions rendered in the Union or enforceable in the Member State concerned,

provided that any such interest, other earnings and payments remain subject to the measures provided for in paragraph 1.

Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the provision, processing or payment of funds, other financial assets or economic resources or to the provision of goods and services which are 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.

Without prejudice to paragraph 6, and by way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities of a Member State 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.

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 7, that authorisation shall be considered granted.

The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisations granted under paragraphs 7 and 8 within four weeks of such authorisation.

Article 2

The Council, acting upon a proposal by a Member State or the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall establish and amend the list in the Annex.

The Council shall communicate its decision, including the grounds for the listing, to the person or entity concerned, either directly, if the address is known, or through the publication of a notice, providing such person or entity with an opportunity to present observations.

Where observations are submitted, or where substantial new evidence is presented, the Council shall review its decision and inform the person or entity concerned accordingly.

Article 3

The Annex shall include the grounds for listing the persons and entities.

The Annex shall also contain, where available, the information necessary to identify the persons or entities concerned. With regard to 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 entities, such information may include names, place and date of registration, registration number and place of business.

Article 4

In order to maximise the impact of the abovementioned measures, the Union shall encourage third States to adopt restrictive measures similar to those contained in this Decision.

Article 5

This Decision shall apply until 31 January 2027.

This Decision shall be kept under constant review. It may be renewed or amended, as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.

The exceptions referred to in Article 1(6) and (7) as regards Article 1(1) and (2) shall be reviewed at regular intervals, and at least every 12 months, or at the urgent request of any Member State, the High Representative or the Commission following a fundamental change in circumstances.

Article 6

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

ANNEX

A.List of persons and entities referred to in Article 1

	Name	Identifying information	Grounds
1.	Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALI	POB: Hammam-Sousse DOB: 3 September 1936 Nationality: Tunisian ID no: 00354671 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: deceased, ex-president of Tunisia, son of Selma HASSEN, married to Leïla TRABELSI	Person (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 TRABELSI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 24 October 1956 ID no: 00683530 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: female Other information: daughter of Saida DHERIF, married to Zine El Abidine BEN ALI	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, 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 TRABELSI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 4 March 1944 ID no: 05000799 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: deceased, managing director, son of Saida DHERIF, married to Yamina SOUIEI	Person (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.
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5.	Fahd Mohamed Sakher Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed Hfaiez MATERI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 2 December 1981 ID no: 04682068 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: son of Naïma BOUTIBA, married to Nesrine BEN ALI	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 (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 ALI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 16 January 1987 ID no: 00299177 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: female Other information: daughter of Leïla TRABELSI, married to Fahd Mohamed Sakher MATERI	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, 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 ALI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 17 July 1992 Last known address: the Presidential Palace, Tunis, Tunisia ID no: 09006300 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: female Other information: daughter of Leïla TRABELSI	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, 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 TRABELSI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 5 November 1962 Last known address: 32 rue Hédi Karray — El Menzah — Tunis, Tunisia ID no: 00777029 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: managing director, son of Saida DHERIF	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.

9.	Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 24 June 1948 Last known address: 20 rue El Achfat – Carthage – Tunis, Tunisia ID no: 00104253 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: deceased, acting manager of an agricultural undertaking, son of Saida DHERIF, married to Nadia MAKNI	Person (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 TRABELSI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Radès DOB: 19 February 1953 Last known address: 21 rue d'Aristote — Carthage Salammbô ID no: 00403106 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: female Other information: managing director, daughter of Saida DHERIF, married to MohamedMAHJOUB	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.
11.	Mohamed Imed Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed TRABELSI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 26 August 1974 Last known address: 124 avenue Habib Bourguiba -Carthage presidence ID no: 05417770 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: businessman, son of Najia JERIDI	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.

12.	Mohamed Adel Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma TRABELSI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 26 April 1950 ID no: 00178522 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: deceased, managing director, son of Saida DHERIF, married to Souad BEN JEMIA	Person (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 TRABELSI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 25 September 1955 Last known address: 20 rue Ibn Chabat – Salammbô – Carthage – Tunis, Tunisia ID no: 05150331 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: deceased, CEO, son of Saida DHERIF, married to Hela BELHAJ	Person (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.
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15.	Mohamed Montassar Ben Kbaier Ben Mohamed MEHERZI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: La Marsa DOB: 5 May 1959 Last known address: 4 rue Taoufik El Hakim-La Marsa ID no: 00046988 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: CEO, son of Fatma SFAR, married to Samira TRABELSI	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.
16.	Nefissa Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSI	Nationality: Tunisian DOB: 1 February 1960 Last known address: 4 rue de la Mouette — Gammarth Supérieur ID no: 00235016 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: female Other information: daughter of Saida DHERIF, married to Habib ZAKIR	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.
17.	Habib Ben Kaddour Ben Mustapha BEN ZAKIR	Nationality: Tunisian DOB: 5 March 1957 Last known address: 4 rue Ennawras — Gammarth Supérieur ID no:00547946 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: property developer, son of Saida BEN ABDALLAH, married to Nefissa TRABELSI	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.
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20.	Mourad Ben Hédi Ben Ali MEHDOUI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 3 May 1962 Last known address: 41 rue Garibaldi — Tunis, Tunisia ID no: 05189459 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: CEO, son of de Neila BARTAJI, married to Lilia NACEF	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.
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25.	Mohamed Slim Ben Mohamed Hassen Ben Salah CHIBOUB	Nationality: Tunisian DOB: 13 January 1959 Last known address: rue du Jardin — Sidi Bousaid— Tunis, Tunisia ID no: 00400688 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: CEO, son of Leïla CHAIBI, married to Dorsaf BEN ALI	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 (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.
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30.	Slim Ben Mohamed Salah Ben Ahmed ZARROUK	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 13 August 1960 Last known address: 49 avenue Habib Bourguiba — Carthage ID no:00642271 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: CEO, son of Maherzia GUEDIRA, married to Ghazoua BEN ALI	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.
31.	Farid Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Hammam-Sousse DOB: 22 November 1949 Last known address: 11 rue Sidi el Gharbi — Hammam-Sousse ID no: 02951793 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: press photographer in Germany, son of Selma HASSEN	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.
32.	Faouzi Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Hammam-Sousse DOB: 13 March 1947 Last known address: rue El Moez — Hammam-Sousse ID no: 02800443 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: deceased, managing director, married to Zohra BEN AMMAR	Person (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 ALI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Hammam-Sousse DOB: 16 May 1952 Last known address: 17 avenue de la République.- Hammam-Sousse ID no: 02914657 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: female Other information: Tunisair representative, daughter of Selma HASSEN, married to Fathi REFAT	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.
34.	Najet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Raj Hassen BEN ALI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Sousse DOB: 18 September 1956 Last known address: avenue de l'Imam Muslim- Khezama ouest-Sousse ID no: 02804872 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: female Other information: company manager, daughter of Selma HASSEN, married to Sadok Habib MHIRI	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.

35.	Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALI	Nationality: Tunisian DOB: 28 October 1938 ID no: 02810614 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: deceased, son of Selma HASSEN, widower of Selma MANSOUR	Person (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.
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40.	Douraied Ben Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINA	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Hammam-Sousse DOB: 8 October 1978 Last known address: 17 avenue de la République — Hammam-Sousse ID no: 05590835 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: company director, son of Hayet BEN ALI	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.
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42.	Ghazoua Bent Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINA	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Monastir DOB: 30 August 1982 ID no: 08434380 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: female Other information: daughter of Hayet BEN ALI, married to Badreddine BENNOUR	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, and associated with Hayet Ben Ali (No 33).
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46.	Mehdi Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALI	Nationality: Tunisian, French POB: Paris, France DOB: 27 October 1966 ID no: 05515496 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: deceased, company director, son of Paulette HAZAT	Person (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.
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48.	Sofiene Ben Habib Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALI	Nationality: Tunisian POB: Tunis, Tunisia DOB: 28 August 1974 Last known address: 23 rue Ali Zlitni, El Manar 2 – Tunis, Tunisia ID no: 04622472 Issuing country: Tunisia Gender: male Other information: deceased, sales director, son of Leila DEROUICHE	Person (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 protection

It 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:

the right to judicial review of any act or administrative decision;

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:

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;

the right to have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his/her defence;

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;

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 protection

1. Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALI The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets against his heirs 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 prior to his death, a lawyer was appointed by the Court to defend the interests of Mr Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali when tried in absentia; in case 24310, two of Mr Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali’s heirs were represented by a lawyer; in 2025 the Court ruled at first instance, in case 24310, in favour of Mr Ben Ali’s heirs.

1. Leïla Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSI This 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.

1. Moncef Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSI The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets against his heirs 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, prior to his death, on 5 March 2012, Mr Moncef Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer; a lawyer was designated to represent Mr Moncef Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi’s heirs in the civil action against them in case 9058; in 2025, the Court ruled at first instance, in case 9058, in favour of Mr Moncef Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi’s heirs.

1. Fahd Mohamed Sakher Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed Hfaiez MATERI This 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.

1. Nesrine Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALI This 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.

1. Halima Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALI This 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 Ms Halima Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali, represented by her lawyer, appealed judgment 1850 of 25 January 2021; the Court, in 2022, rejected at first instance in case 32265, a civil action against Ms Halima Bent Zine El Abidine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali.

1. Belhassen Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSI This 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; by the fact that, during trials in absentia, Mr Belhassen Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi was represented by a lawyer. Moreover, this is demonstrated by the fact that Mr Belhassen Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi, through his lawyer, exercised his rights of defence by appealing judgment 869/32 of 24 November 2021 and judgment 1134 of 20 May 2023.

1. Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSI The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets against his heirs 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 prior to his death, Mr Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer on 13 March 2012 and 16 March 2012.

1. Jalila Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSI 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 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; Ms Jalila Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi, through her lawyer, exercised her rights of defence by appealing a first-instance judgment in 2025.

1. Mohamed Imed Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed TRABELSI 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 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; in 2025, Mr Mohamed Imed Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Trabelsi, through his lawyer, exercised his rights of defence by appealing a court of cassation judgment (case no 21775).

1. Mohamed Adel Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma TRABELSI This person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia. The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets against his heirs 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 Mohamed Adel Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma Trabelsi’s heirs have appointed a lawyer to defend them in the civil action against them (case no 9099).

1. Mohamed Mourad Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma TRABELSI 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 on 23 February 2012, prior to his death, Mr Mohamed Mourad Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer; Mr Mohamed Mourad Ben Mohamed Ben Rehouma Trabelsi’s heirs have appointed a lawyer to defend them in the civil action pending against them (case no 16277).

1. Mohamed Montassar Ben Kbaier Ben Mohamed MAHERZI 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 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; in 2025, Mr Mohamed Montassar Ben Kbaier Ben Mohamed Maherzi, through his lawyer, exercised his rights of defence by appealing a first-instance judgment (no 51174).

1. Nefissa Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma TRABELSI 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 on 24 January 2012, Ms Nefissa Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer; in 2018, Ms Nefissa Bent Mohamed Ben Rhouma Trabelsi exercised her rights of defence by appealing a first-instance judgment (case no 35666).

1. Habib Ben Kaddour Ben Mustapha BEN ZAKIR 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 on 24 January 2012, Mr Habib Ben Kaddour Ben Mustapha Ben Zakir was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer; Mr Habib Ben Kaddour Ben Mustapha Ben Zakir was represented by a lawyer in the criminal action pending against him and through his lawyer exercised his rights of defence by appealing decisions of the investigative judge.

1. Mourad Ben Hédi Ben Ali MEHDOUI 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 on 13 February 2012, Mr Mourad Ben Hédi Ben Ali Mehdoui was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyer; in 2019, Mr Mourad Ben Hédi Ben Ali Mehdoui exercised his rights of defence by appealing a first-instance judgment (no 41245).

1. Mohamed Slim Ben Mohamed Hassen Ben Salah CHIBOUB 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 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 Mohamed Slim Ben Mohamed Hassen Ben Salah 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 Mohamed Slim Ben Mohamed Hassen Ben Salah 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 Mohamed Slim Ben Mohamed Hassen Ben Salah 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. This is also demonstrated by the fact that in 2025 Mr Mohamed Slim Ben Mohamed Hassen Ben Salah Chiboub submitted an appeal against judgment 36166.

1. Slim Ben Mohamed Salah Ben Ahmed ZARROUK The 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. A judgment of the Appeal Court of Tunis dated 15 April 2021 in case 29443 convicted him of misappropriation of public funds. 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; in 2023, Mr Slim Ben Mohamed Salah Ben Ahmed Zarrouk was represented by a lawyer in case 37344.

1. Farid Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALI The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. A judgment of the Appeal Court of Tunis dated 1 November 2018 in case 27658 convicted him of misappropriation of public funds. 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; in 2019, Mr Farid Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen Ben Ali through his lawyer, exercised his rights of defence by appealing the convicting judgment dated 1 November 2018 in case 27658 and was subsequently represented by a lawyer in case 82970.

1. Faouzi Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALI The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets against his heirs 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.

1. Hayet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALI 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 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. This person is absconding and is no longer present in Tunisia, the judgment against her was therefore rendered in absentia.

1. Najet Bent Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALI The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. A judgment dated 7 January 2016 in case 28264 convicted her of misappropriation of public funds. 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.

1. Slaheddine Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALI The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets against his heirs 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.

1. Douraied Ben Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINA The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. Judgment of the Court of Appeal of Tunis dated 25 October 2018 in case 25421 convicted him of misappropriation of public funds. 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; in 2018, Mr Bouaouina was represented by a lawyer in case 25421.

1. Ghazoua Bent Hamed Ben Taher BOUAOUINA The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets is still ongoing. A judgment dated 21 November 2022 in case 46396 convicted her of misappropriation of public funds. 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, Ms Ghazoua Bent Hamed Ben Taher Bouaouina was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of her lawyer.

1. Mehdi Ben Tijani Ben Haj Hamda Ben Haj Hassen BEN ALI The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets against his heirs is still ongoing. Prior to his death, 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. 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.

1. Sofiene Ben Habib Ben Haj Hamda BEN ALI The investigation or trial relating to the misappropriation of public funds or assets against his heirs 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 Habib Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali was heard by an investigating judge in the presence of his lawyers. This is also demonstrated by the fact that Mr Sofiene Ben Habib Ben Haj Hamda Ben Ali’s heirs were represented by a lawyer in case 8803.

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