Fez Official Arrested for Bribery After Tip to Anti-Corruption Hotline
9 January 2023
Another arrest to be credited to the toll-free number used to report acts of corruption. This time, the accused is a moqadem caught in the act of corruption.
Corruption
Morocco Denies Involvement in EU Parliament Corruption Scandal
6 January 2023
Morocco, through the Minister of Foreign Affairs, reacted to the investigation opened following the scandal of alleged corruption in the European Parliament, in which it would (…)
EU Corruption Probe: Morocco Denies Involvement as Investigation Continues
6 January 2023
At a joint press conference with the High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, (…)
Moroccan Lawmaker Faces Trial for Embezzlement and Misuse of Public Funds
5 January 2023
Prosecuted for embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds, the parliamentarian and leader of the Popular Movement (MP) Mehdi Atmoun appeared on Tuesday before the (…)
Morocco Reports 47% Drop in Financial Crime Cases in 2021
5 January 2023
The fight against financial and economic crimes in Morocco is gradually bearing fruit. In 2021, cases related to these offenses have strongly regressed by 47.30%, according to (…)
Morocco’s Courts Face Surge in Cases as COVID Restrictions Ease
4 January 2023
Since the improvement of the epidemiological situation in Morocco has led to the easing of restrictive measures, life has resumed in the courts with a considerable increase in (…)
Salé Corruption Scandal: 5 Police Officers Arrested for Extortion and Misconduct
29 December 2022
Six people, including five police officers serving in Salé, were arrested and referred to the public prosecutor for their alleged involvement in a case of extortion, corruption (…)
Algerian Commentator Alleges CAF Corruption in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Host Selection
21 December 2022
The Algerian sports commentator for beIN Sports, Hafid Derradji, claims that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of (…)
Moroccan PM Sues Ex-EU Lawmaker Over Bribery Allegation Amid Trade Deal Talks
20 December 2022
The head of the Moroccan government has filed a defamation lawsuit against José Bové, a former French MEP who accused him of trying to bribe him during negotiations on a free (…)
Moroccan Gendarmes Arrested in Drug Trafficking Corruption Probe
20 December 2022
The National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) arrested several gendarmes suspected of corruption and links to a drug trafficking network. These arrests follow that of a (…)