Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and Belhassen Trabelsi

Belhassen Trabelsi: Belhassen Trabelsi, the brother-in-law of former Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, was seeking status in Canada, arguing he faces an uncertain future if returned home, according to CTV. In a 35-page ruling made public Monday, the board said there is reason to believe that Trabelsi committed serious non-political crimes in Tunisia and - A reclusive billionaire and member of Tunisia deposed ruling clan has seen his bid for refugee status in Canada rejected by the Immigration and Refugee Board. Trabelsi is accused of looting Tunisia public treasury and faces a variety of criminal charges in his homeland. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.