CRIME

Tunisian PM Resigns Amid Alleged Financial Scandal

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5 months ago

July 16, 2020

ABN TV EDITOR

Tunisian Prime Minister Elyes el-Fakhfakh has resigned after being accused of massive financial scandal.

The presidency’s office confirmed that the head of government submitted his resignation on Wednesday 15th July 2020 in the morning.

He is accused of maintaining shares in private companies that won state contracts amounting to $15m (£12m).

However, the outgoing prime minister has denied accusations of corruption and has previously said he would step down if an ongoing investigation showed any wrongdoing.

His resignation comes following intense pressure on Mr. Fakhfakh from members of parliament the past week over a brewing alleged financial scandal.

Mr el-Fakhfakh lasted less than six months as prime minister, making this the shortest time in office for a Tunisian government.

A statement from the prime minister’s office described the resignation as serving the national interests of the country and one that offers the president a new way out of the crisis.