Annaba: Criminal network dismantled with 163 billion centimes in assets recovered

The Eastern Regional Service for Combating Organized Crime has dismantled a criminal network operating in Annaba, involved in forging banking and commercial documents, tax evasion, and money laundering. The operation led to the arrest of 59 suspects and the recovery of assets valued at over 163 billion centimes. Seized items include 32 properties such as villas and commercial premises, 35 vehicles, over 5 kilograms of precious metals, cash, and 119 bank accounts, alongside forged documents and seals. All suspects have been presented before the prosecutor at the El Hadjar court.