Morocco
Security Guard Arrested in Casablanca for Impersonating Prosecutor in Online Scam
The cybercrime brigade arrested and detained a security guard working in Casablanca, for his involvement in a case of impersonation, fraud and blackmail.
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Casablanca
Morocco
Historic Moroccan Landmarks Face Demolition, Sparking Preservation Outcry
The Casamémoire association has expressed its deep disappointment at the new episode of destruction of the Miramar Hotel and the casino, considered jewels of the urban heritage of the city of Mohammedia and the greater Casablanca.
Morocco
Casablanca Expands Public Transit: Major Progress on New Tramway and Busway Lines
The projects to build new tramway and busway lines in Casablanca have progressed gradually in 2021. This year, the bulk of the work will be devoted to the rail platform.
Morocco
Bab Darna Scandal: CEO Suspected of Funneling Victims' Funds to Panama
Held in custody, Mohamed El Ouardi, CEO of the real estate group Bab Darna, is suspected of having transferred the funds of his victims to Panama. The National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) of Casablanca has opened an investigation into the new allegations.
Morocco
Renowned Moroccan Actor Abdellatif Hilal Dies at 83, Leaving Legacy in Cinema
The Moroccan cinema is in mourning again. Abdellatif Hilal died this Thursday morning from a long illness. The news was announced by several personalities from the film world on social networks.
Morocco
Armed Gang Disrupts Funeral Vigil in Casablanca, Sparking Police Investigation
In Casablanca, a funeral vigil was disrupted by hooded individuals armed with swords and knives on January 23. Investigators from the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) have opened a judicial investigation to shed light on this case.
Morocco
Moroccan Bankers Accused of $4 Million Embezzlement Scheme in Casablanca
Two bankers are accused of embezzling more than 40 million dirhams from the accounts of one of their clients. The latter, a merchant, was arrested for fraud and issuing bad checks.
Morocco
Casablanca Mayor Meets with Morocco-Israel Friendship Circle to Discuss Cooperation
Audience at the office of the President of the Commune of Casablanca, last Wednesday, January 12. Nabila Rmili received the board of the Morocco-Israel Friendship Circle in the presence of its vice-president in charge of international cooperation, Abderrahim Ouatas.
Morocco
Casablanca Cafe Owner Arrested for Illegal Shisha Service and Attempted Bribery of Police Commissioner
An investigation has been opened in Casablanca against a man suspected of being involved in a case of operating a cafe offering shisha without authorization and for attempting to bribe a police commissioner.
Morocco
Cryptocurrency Scam Leads to Arrests in Casablanca Bitcoin Extortion Ring
Elements of the National Office for the Fight against Economic and Financial Crimes, part of the National Judicial Police Brigade, arrested seven individuals allegedly involved in a criminal network active in kidnapping, sequestration and identity theft regulated by law for the purpose of extortion.
Morocco
Violent Clashes Between Soccer Ultras in Casablanca Lead to Multiple Arrests
About ten people, including two minors, were arrested for their involvement in clashes between ultra-fans of football clubs that took place in recent days in Casablanca.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Busy 60km Casablanca-Berrechid Highway to Ease Traffic
Autoroutes du Maroc (ADM) has announced the start of expansion works to 2×3 lanes of the last two sections of the Casablanca-Berrechid motorway, and the Casablanca bypass motorway.