Spain
Moroccan Man Arrested in Spain for Fatal Church Attack, Terrorism Suspected
Yassin Kanza, of Moroccan origin, was arrested on Wednesday as the alleged perpetrator of the murder of a sacristan and the violent assault on a priest in Algeciras.
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Arrest
France
Moroccan Diplomat's Spouse Arrested After Drunken Incident in French Restaurant
A diplomatic incident was narrowly avoided on Saturday in Dole, in the Jura. The husband of the Moroccan vice-consul in Dijon was arrested by the police after causing trouble in a restaurant.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Arrest Fraudster Impersonating Royal Palace Colonel
Based on information provided by the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), the elements of the judicial police of Tabriquet, in Salé, arrested an individual who was posing as a colonel on a mission at the royal palace, to defraud his victims.
Spain
Civil Guard Arrests Three in Ceuta for Luxury Car Smuggling Ring
The Civil Guard of Ceuta has arrested three individuals, two French and one Moroccan residing in Spain, for attempting to smuggle three high-end vehicles stolen in Morocco into Morocco.
France
Remains of Missing Lyon Teen Found in Building Pipes; Suspect Arrested
A 28-year-old man with psychiatric disorders was arrested and then jailed after the discovery of the human remains of Mohamed, 17, in the pipes of a building in Saint-Priest, near Lyon. The victim’s family had reported the teenager’s disappearance to the authorities on January 15.
Morocco
Saudi Dissident Arrested at Moroccan Airport on Interpol Warrant
As he was about to board a flight to Turkey, a Saudi opponent wanted by Interpol was arrested at Marrakech airport. He could be extradited to Saudi Arabia.
Spain
Three Arrested in Spain for Violent Knife Attack on Moroccan Man
The Civil Guard has arrested three people aged 28 to 40 in Puente Genil (Córdoba) as alleged perpetrators of the knife attack on a 20-year-old Moroccan, which occurred on January 5.
Morocco
Eight Arrested in Fez for Alleged Kidnapping and Ransom Scheme
Eight individuals were arrested on Tuesday by the Fez police elements. They would be involved in a case of kidnapping and ransom demand.
Spain
Former Ceuta Health Minister Jailed on Child Abuse Allegations
Dr. Javier Guerrero, well known in Ceuta for having been Minister of Health, was arrested on Wednesday as the alleged perpetrator of abuse of minors, including Moroccans. On Friday, the Court of First Instance of the autonomous city ordered his provisional detention without bail.
Morocco
Suspicious Vehicle Prompts Security Alert in Casablanca
Alert at the Casablanca police headquarters this Friday, January 13th. The discovery of a car parked under suspicious circumstances on Jaber Ben Hayan Street prompted the security services to activate the "security protocol to deal with suspicious materials".
Morocco
Moroccan Judge Faces Up to 20 Years for Alleged Corruption in High-Profile Trial
Prosecuted in custody, the judge of Beni Mellal who was caught in the act of corruption should appear shortly before the criminal chamber in charge of financial crimes. This is the decision taken by the investigating judge at the end of the trial before the Court of Appeal of Rabat.
Morocco
Moroccan Gendarme Arrested for Corruption in Khémisset Sting Operation
In Khémisset, the elements of the Royal Gendarmerie arrested one of their own in the act of corruption. He is accused of having received a bribe of 400 DH.