Tunisia’s controversial presidential candidate arrested

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Authorities in Tunisia have arrested a controversial presidential candidate and founder of a major private television channel, Nabil Karoui, according to his political party.

The 56-year-old is one of the main candidates contesting the September 15 election following the death of President Essebsi [File: Zoubeir Souissi/Reuters]
The 56-year-old is one of the main candidates contesting the September 15 election following the death of President Essebsi [File: Zoubeir Souissi/Reuters]

The 56-year-old is one of the main challengers contesting the September 15 election following the death of President Beji Caid Essebsi last month.

Karoui was charged with money laundering in early July shortly after stating his intention to stand in the polls but has remained a leading candidate.

“About 15 police cars blocked the road and rushed to Nabil Karoui’s car before armed civilian police asked him to come with them, saying they had instructions to arrest him,” Oussama Khlifi, of the media mogul’s Qalb Tounes party, said on Friday.

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Source: Vanguard Newspaper