Morocco: a judge, denounced by his wife, in prison
16 November 2024
A judge and two lawyers were placed in detention at the Tamesna prison, near Témara, on the decision of the investigating judge of the financial crimes court in Rabat. This (…)
Corruption
Moroccan Gendarmes Arrested in Anti-Corruption Sting Operation
8 November 2024
Two gendarmes from the city of Agdz, in the Zagora region, were arrested and questioned on suspicion of corruption, following a complaint filed by a citizen.
Moroccan Auxiliary Forces Members Get 20 Years for Drug Trafficking Scheme
24 October 2024
Six members of the auxiliary forces were convicted by the Rabat Court of Appeal for corruption and drug trafficking.
Morocco Launches Campaign to Stem Youth Exodus Amid Rising Illegal Emigration
28 September 2024
Morocco is facing an unprecedented wave of illegal emigration, especially among its youth. Faced with this phenomenon, the kingdom is deploying a shocking awareness campaign to (…)
Corruption and Adultery Scandal: 10 Arrested at Unlicensed Inn in Azrou, Morocco
1 September 2024
The services of the Royal Gendarmerie of the city of Azrou, in the province of Ifrane, have arrested about ten people as part of a case of corruption, adultery and public (…)
Torrential Rains Destroy Recently Built Road in Morocco, Sparking Corruption Concerns
27 August 2024
The recent torrential rains that hit the Drâa-Tafilalet region have not only caused considerable material damage, but have also highlighted serious flaws in the construction of (…)
Morocco’s Interior Minister Targets Dozens of Local Officials in Anti-Corruption Crackdown
29 June 2024
Abdelouafi Laftit, Minister of the Interior, is trying to put an end to corruption and the squandering of public funds. In his sights, about thirty commune presidents and major (…)
Survey: 74% of Moroccans See Widespread Corruption in State Institutions
9 June 2024
The Arab Barometer conducted a survey on Moroccans’ perception of corruption in Morocco.
Marrakech Police Commissioner Arrested for Extorting Hotel Employee
8 June 2024
A police commissioner in the city of Marrakech was arrested in flagrante delicto of extortion and corruption, according to a statement from the General Directorate of National (…)
Major Moroccan Bank Launches Probe into Suspicious Loan Practices
7 June 2024
In Morocco, a bank is conducting a vast investigation into the conditions for granting several loans. This inspection mission could turn into a legal case.