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Judge orders detention of Tunisian media magnate Karoui

Judge orders detention of Tunisian media magnate Karoui

TAREK AMARA A judge has ordered the detention of Tunisian media mogul Nabil Karoui on suspicion of financial corruption, a spokesman for the judicial court said. Karoui is the leader of the Heart of Tunisia party, the second-largest party in parliament, and has previously run for president. His party is one of three that support the technocratic government in parliament. Karoui's aides and party officials were not immediately available to comment. TAP state news agency said Karoui was to face charges of tax evasion and money laundering. Karoui was arrested in August 2019 but released a few months later on…
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