Tangier Official Jailed in Spanish Visa Fraud Scandal at Consulate
6 July 2023
The vice-president of the Bni Makada district in Tangier has just fallen victim to the Schengen visa fraud case that hit the Spanish consulate in Tangier.
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Moroccan Prime Minister Targeted in Royal Palace Impersonation Scam
5 July 2023
The Head of the Moroccan Government, Aziz Akhannouch, was the target of an attempted scam in the name of the royal palace by the same individual who had tried to defraud (…)
Former Moroccan Official Sentenced for Impersonating Royal Household Minister in Fraud Scheme
30 June 2023
The court of first instance in Rabat handed down its verdict this week, sentencing a man born in 1984 to a five-month prison sentence for attempted fraud.
Singer Amel Bent’s Partner Arrested in Paris Extortion Scheme
14 June 2023
Amel Bent’s new partner, P., has been incarcerated and indicted since last week in a case of extortion involving major Parisian criminals.
Belgian Woman Claims Lawyer Exploited Her During Divorce Proceedings
17 May 2023
Saida, a resident of Farciennes in Hainaut, had to pay around 1,000 euros to a lawyer in the context of a divorce and was not satisfied with the work. The teacher believes she (…)
Villeneuve-d’Ascq Mosque Officials Under Investigation for Fraud, Association Pledges Cooperation
6 May 2023
The association managing the Villeneuve-d’Ascq (Hauts-de-France) mosque reacted to the accusations of breach of trust, fraud, and attempted fraud against officials of the (…)
Mosque Leaders in Northern France Face Fraud Investigation Over Finances
4 May 2023
Previously in custody for breach of trust, attempted fraud and mismanagement of accounts, four leaders of the Villeneuve-d’Ascq mosque and a fifth person were placed under (…)
Moroccan Workers Scammed in French Job Scheme, Trial Set for August
22 April 2023
A "business leader" and his accomplices will be tried at the end of August before the Toulouse Criminal Court, notably for organized fraud and aiding illegal entry and stay. (…)
Moroccan Lawyer Sentenced to 5 Years for Fraud and Corruption in High-Profile Case
15 April 2023
The Rabat Court of Appeal has just sentenced a lawyer involved in a case of fraud and corruption to a five-year prison sentence, accompanied by a heavy fine.
Ramadan Scam Alert: Fraudsters Impersonate Royal Charity to Steal Bank Info
13 April 2023
Some unscrupulous individuals are posing as employees of a charitable agency managed by the royal palace to defraud citizens to whom they ask for banking information, making (…)