France
French News Channel CNews Fined €200,000 Over Controversial Migrant Comments
The Conseil supérieur de l’audiovisuel (CSA) has fined CNews 200,000 euros for Eric Zemmour’s remarks on migrant minors. A first for a continuous news channel.
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Fines
Morocco
Moroccan Taxi Driver Jailed for Sexual Harassment Despite Victim Withdrawing Complaint
The court of first instance of Tétouan sentenced a taxi driver to two months in prison and a fine of 2,000 DH for sexually harassing a customer inside his vehicle.
Morocco
Attijariwafa Bank's European Subsidiary Fined €500,000 for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
The Sanctions Commission of the Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority-ACPR has fined Attijariwafa Bank (AWBE) with a reprimand and a fine of 500,000 euros for failure to combat money laundering.
Belgium
Belgium to Fine Travelers from Red Zones Who Refuse COVID Testing
Travelers from Morocco and other countries classified as red zones will be fined if they refuse to be tested.
Morocco
Moroccan Woman in Viral Video Sentenced to Prison, Boyfriend Sought by Police
The court of first instance in Tétouan has sentenced "Moulat Al Khimar", the woman in the full Islamic veil, the heroine of a hot video that went viral on social media, to one month in prison and a fine of 500 DH. Her boyfriend is still actively sought by the police.
Morocco
Moroccan Worker Sentenced to Prison for Stealing 16 Eggs, Sparking Political Controversy
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.
Morocco
Moroccan 'Alcohol Baron' Sentenced to 8 Years for Illegal Beverage Sales
The Court of First Instance of Casablanca has severely punished the alcohol baron, Said Boukannouf and his accomplices.
Morocco
Moroccan Doctor Jailed for Absence During Emergency Birth
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 absence from work. This is the verdict handed down by the court of first instance of the city.
Morocco
German Ferry Company FRS Faces Legal Woes After Drug Bust in Morocco
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 this ship.
Morocco
Morocco to Slash Tax Penalties for Bounced Checks, Easing Bank Restrictions
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 tax penalties.
Spain
Spanish Police Arrest 'Emperor of Second-Hand Clothing' in Melilla Trafficking Bust
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 close to extremist circles.
Morocco
Wine Smuggling Kingpin Faces Billion-Dollar Fine and Criminal Charges in Morocco
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.