5th Military Region: Money Laundering Network Dismantled with Billions in Seized Assets

Security services operating within the 5th Military Region successfully dismantled an organized criminal network specialized in money laundering on Saturday.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of National Defence, the operation resulted in the arrest of 8 suspects and the seizure of nearly 5 billion centimes in national currency, alongside 45,125 Euros and various other foreign currencies. Security forces also confiscated 1.861 kilograms of gold, 8 tourist vehicles, four hunting rifles, and other equipment used to facilitate illegal money laundering schemes.

This high-profile operation underscores the unwavering commitment and continuous readiness of the People's National Army units across all ranks to thwart any attempts aimed at undermining the national economy.

Wissem Chergui