Former Tunisian Foreign Minister Rafik Abdessalem Bouchlaka will be tried before the criminal chamber following the conclusion of an investigation into a financial corruption case. The Tunis Court of Appeal’s specialized chamber confirmed the closure of the instruction on Monday, August 3, 2026. The case, dubbed the “Chinese Donation,” concerns allegations related to financial impropriety. The decision upholds the findings of the investigating judge at the Economic and Financial Judicial Pole. Details of the specific charges remain limited, but the case centers around a donation from China. Bouchlaka has been formally referred to the criminal court for trial. This development marks a significant step forward in the investigation.