Moroccan Worker Sentenced to Prison for Stealing 16 Eggs, Sparking Political Controversy
14 January 2021
The court of first instance of Benguérir sentenced a worker to one month in prison with a fine of 130 DH for the theft of 16 eggs.
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Moroccan ’Alcohol Baron’ Sentenced to 8 Years for Illegal Beverage Sales
13 January 2021
The Court of First Instance of Casablanca has severely punished the alcohol baron, Said Boukannouf and his accomplices.
Moroccan Doctor Jailed for Absence During Emergency Birth
7 January 2021
A woman doctor practicing at the health center of the municipality of Talmsset in Essaouira was sentenced to ten months in prison and a fine of 10,000 DH for unjustified (…)
German Ferry Company FRS Faces Legal Woes After Drug Bust in Morocco
7 December 2020
The Commercial Court of Tangier ordered, on November 17, a protective seizure of the ship Tanger Express, owned by the FRS company. A large quantity of drugs had been found on (…)
Morocco to Slash Tax Penalties for Bounced Checks, Easing Bank Restrictions
1 October 2020
Bank defaulters are about to regain the ability to issue checks again. A draft law, endorsed on Tuesday by the Commission on Productive Sectors, proposes to drastically reduce (…)
Spanish Police Arrest ’Emperor of Second-Hand Clothing’ in Melilla Trafficking Bust
26 September 2020
Hunted for a long time, a Moroccan national who has made the large-scale trade in used clothing his own, has been arrested by the Spanish authorities in Melilla. The accused is (…)
Wine Smuggling Kingpin Faces Billion-Dollar Fine and Criminal Charges in Morocco
17 September 2020
Due to the large number of smuggled alcohol bottles seized, the "Emperor of Wine" faces heavy criminal penalties. The bill from the Moroccan Customs is also very steep.
Flanders Fines Social Housing Tenants for Lack of Dutch Language Skills
16 August 2020
Moroccans residing in Flanders and other foreigners living in social housing have been forced to pay an administrative fine for insufficient knowledge of Dutch. They number 15.
Morocco Proposes Stricter Laws to Combat Illegal Fishing and Boost Sustainability
11 August 2020
The Moroccan government intends to toughen its legal arsenal relating to the fight against illegal fishing. A draft law amending and supplementing the Dahir forming the (…)
Morocco’s Proposed Social Media Boycott Law Sparks Fierce Debate
29 April 2020
As the draft law 22.20 punishing calls to boycott products on social networks is about to be finalized before being submitted to the House of Representatives, it is already (…)