Rabat Revives Pedestrian Fines to Boost Road Safety, Sparks Debate
25 September 2024
Residents of Rabat who do not respect pedestrian crossings on the roads now have cause for concern. They will be fined. The measure is causing a stir.
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Moroccan Couple Near Montpellier Sentenced for Labor Exploitation and Immigration Offenses
17 September 2024
Tried in particular for the offenses of undeclared work, employment of foreign workers without a work permit, assistance with irregular stay and subjection of persons to (…)
New Wave of Food Poisoning Cases Hits Tiznit, Morocco as Restaurant Faces Investigation
11 August 2024
Just a few days after the judgment handed down by the Tiznit court against the owner of a snack bar at the origin of the poisoning of 38 people, sentencing him to one year in (…)
Morocco Cracks Down on Taxi Drivers Refusing Short Trips with Hefty Fines
28 July 2024
In Morocco, fines will now be imposed on taxi drivers who refuse to transport customers to their chosen destinations. Other measures are also planned.
Etisalat Considers Exiting Morocco After Maroc Telecom Hit with $645 Million Fine
12 July 2024
A record fine is pushing Etisalat to consider ending its Moroccan adventure. The Emirati group holds 53% of Maroc Telecom.
Moroccan Telecom Giant Fined $636 Million for Market Dominance Abuse
4 July 2024
The Casablanca Commercial Court of Appeal has confirmed the conviction of Maroc Telecom for abuse of dominant position. The historic operator will have to pay 6.4 billion (…)
Egyptian Footballer Faces Hefty Fine and Jail Time for On-Field Assault of Moroccan Player
23 May 2024
In Egypt, the lawyer for the Moroccan right-back of Pyramids FC Mohamed Chibi is demanding a record fine for the Egyptian midfielder of Al Ahly, Hussein El Shahat. The latter (…)
Moroccan Police Commissioner Faces Appeal in Torture Case, New Forgery Charges
11 May 2024
Sentenced by the criminal chamber (1st degree) of Marrakech to three years in prison and a fine of 100,000 dirhams, a police commissioner continues to face justice.
Influencer Fined $54,000 for Promoting Banned Teeth Whitening Product in France
29 November 2023
Influencer Poupette Kenza with over 1 million subscribers is fined a hefty amount for promoting a product banned in France.
Morocco Imposes $183 Million Fine on Oil Companies for Antitrust Violations
24 November 2023
Following the referral on June 23, 2023 by the general rapporteur, the Competition Council imposed a large fine on the nine companies supplying, storing and distributing diesel (…)