The Regional Service for Combating Organized Crime in the East dismantled an organized criminal network operating in Annaba on 6 November 2026. Authorities arrested 59 suspects during the operation. Investigators report that the network engaged in the forgery of banking and commercial documents, tax evasion, and money laundering. Officials recovered assets and financial proceeds valued at over 163 billion centimes.
Seizure of Assets and Property
General Directorate of National Security agents seized 32 properties across Annaba during the operation. These assets include villas, luxury apartments, and commercial premises linked to the network.
Authorities additionally secured 35 vehicles of various types as part of the evidence collection. Investigators completed the seizures on 6 November 2026 to prevent the further movement of illicit assets.
Financial Proceeds and Jewelry Recovered
General Directorate of National Security agents seized over 5 kilograms of jewelry and precious metals during the operation in Annaba. These items represent a portion of the illicit assets recovered from the criminal network.
Investigators also secured a cash amount exceeding 400 million centimes found at various locations associated with the suspects. This currency has been moved into official custody as evidence of the illegal financial activities linked to the group.
Regarding the network’s digital and institutional reach, authorities seized 119 bank accounts on 6 November 2026. Freezing these accounts prevents the further transfer of funds connected to the network’s documented forgery and money laundering operations. The General Directorate of National Security continues to process these financial assets as part of the ongoing judicial investigation.
Legal Proceedings Against Suspects
The 59 suspects arrested during the operation by the Regional Service for Combating Organized Crime were presented before the prosecutor at the Court of El Hadjar in Annaba province on 6 November 2026. Judicial officials initiated the proceedings to address the charges of document forgery, tax evasion, and money laundering linked to the dismantled network. The appearance before the magistrate marks the beginning of the formal legal process for the individuals detained by the General Directorate of National Security. Prosecutors at the Court of El Hadjar are currently evaluating the evidence compiled by investigators to determine the next steps in the prosecution of the group. The case remains under the jurisdiction of the local judicial authorities in Annaba province as the investigation proceeds.
