Tunisian customs officers received training in late October 2026 from an expert at France’s National Anti-Fraud Office (ONAF), focusing on crypto assets and their use in investigations, according to a statement issued on November 2, 2026, by the French Directorate for Security and Defence Cooperation. The initiative is part of the cooperation between the Tunisian and French customs administrations.
The training brought together officers from various departments of the Tunisian Customs Administration to explore how crypto assets work and the methods used to trace their movements as part of investigations.
The programme covered several topics, including blockchain technology, digital wallets, cryptocurrency transactions, and techniques for tracing digital assets. Participants were also introduced to the possibilities and limitations of such investigations, with particular emphasis on locating and seizing crypto assets.
The objective of this initiative is to strengthen customs authorities' capabilities in responding to evolving fraud methods and illicit financial networks as financial activities become increasingly digitalised.
The training was conducted under the cooperation framework led by the Directorate for Security and Defence Cooperation (DCSD) of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. A French international technical expert provides ongoing support to Tunisian partner authorities through various training initiatives.
This cooperation aims to equip Tunisian officers with the technical skills needed to tackle emerging forms of crime, particularly those involving digital assets.
