The case of ex-businessman Mahieddine Tahkout revealed the involvement of several officials. Indeed, several names appear there, in particular, Said Bouteflika and the former deputy and the former businessman, Taher Missoum. To tell the truth, the appearance of the name of the latter caused a lot of ink to flow! Especially since the principal concerned was one of the most virulent opponents of the policy adopted by these officials at that time.
You will certainly remember his speeches in parliament which caused a great buzz on the web. In detail, the one nicknamed “specific” is being prosecuted for several charges. In particular, concealment of income from corruption and laundering of the proceeds of crime within an organized group. As well as the exploitation of the facilities granted by a professional activity.
Missoum reveals the nature of her relationship with Mahieddine Tahkout
This Wednesday, on the sidelines of his trial which has been postponed until January 11, the former parliamentarian gave more details on his possible involvement in this affair. According to what the Arabic-speaking daily reports El Khabar, the facts date back to 2016. According to Missoum’s words, that year he was the victim of a series of harassment by the gang. And this, after describing the former minister Bouchouareb as “harki”.
To this end, Missoum saw its milk production plant and its derivatives close! Something that aroused the interest of Mahieddine Tahkout who wanted to buy the dairy. While inspecting the factory, Tahkout offered to exchange his factory for real estate in France, continues Missoum. The latter gave his initial approval. However, he ended up refusing this deal. Indeed, Missoum had doubts about the status of the Tahkout companies located in Nîmes.
Missoum denies his involvement in the Tahkout affair
It should be noted in the same wake that the former businessman namely Mahieddine Tahkout proceeded to the sale of his real estate located in France to another family. It is, as a reminder, also prosecuted in the same case. As a result, the principal concerned has completely denied his involvement in this affair. Since the agreement between him and Tahkout has not been concluded.
The former deputy also recalled that “in 2016 Tahkout was not prosecuted, several television channels received him in his capacity as a great businessman”. The same media source said that Tahkout denied on his part the conclusion of an exchange with Missoum. The respondent affirmed, in this wake, that he had had no business relationship with Missoum.
Apart from the said exchange operation which ultimately did not take place. Furthermore, it should be recalled that this case is part of file 00044 in which nearly 72 defendants took part. In particular an Italian company and another Turkish. Indeed, the accused are accused of concealment of the proceeds of crime. As well as money laundering and abuse of power.
