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A man who allegedly worked as a bodyguard for Osama Bin Laden was arrested in in Tunisia as part of a terrorist investigation after being expelled from 39, Germany, said Saturday a spokesman. the prosecutor
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Known as Sami A. by the German authorities and Sami Idudi in his country originally, the Tunisian "was arrested following a court ruling by the prosecutor of Tunisia," said the spokesman Sofien Sliti.
He was wanted for "suspicion of being involved in extremist activities in Germany" after an investigation by an anti-terrorist unit, the source added.
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Tunisian law allows the filing of complaints against citizens accused of acts of terrorism abroad, said Sliti.
The 42-year-old suspect returned to Tunisia on Friday after a long legal battle in Germany over his deportation. 19659009] Photo: AFP
Idudi lived in Germany for more than two decades, and remained in that country even though his application for asylum was rejected in 2007.
The legal dispute after his deportation will continue after that. a court in Germany ordered Friday that Idudi return to his country, since later a decision was known that blocked his deportation while the plane bound for Tunisia had already left.
The court said that his deportation was illegal and accused the authorities of "defying" with defiance the transfer and delivery of the suspect to the Tunisian authorities.
For its part, the Tunisian authorities "have not received any formal written request" for it to be returned to Germany, said Sliti, who also represents the anti-terrorist unit in his country .
Considered a threat to security For its alleged links with Islamist groups, Idudi had to report to the police for years but was never charged.
Up to now, he has always denied being the bodyguard of the leader of al-Qaeda Osama bin. Laden, designated as the brain of attacks of September 11 in the United States
