Rabat’s Eco-Friendly Bicycle Taxi Initiative Fails to Gain Traction
23 February 2020
Introduced last February, the bicycle taxis of Rabat have disappointed all hopes. This project, however promising, turned out to be a fiasco.
Fraud
Fraud Ring Busted in Rabat: Fake Arrests and Begging Scam Exposed
15 February 2020
The National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) succeeded in dismantling a criminal gang specialized in fraud through fictitious arrests. Three members of this gang, (…)
US Fraud Suspect Arrested in Morocco: Beninese National Wanted for $873,000 Tax Scheme
12 February 2020
In execution of an international arrest warrant issued by the US judicial authorities, elements of the prefectural service of the judicial police of the city of Marrakech (…)
Moroccan Activist Arrested for Fraud Scheme Exploiting Royal Palace Connections
11 February 2020
An activist in Nador, suspected of having defrauded several people, was arrested by the judicial police. As a method to lure her victims, she made them believe that she had (…)
Moroccan Government Denies Responsibility in Bab Darna Real Estate Scandal
9 February 2020
After the recent statement by the Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani, on the Bab Darna case where he declined the responsibility of his government, the Minister of (…)
Belgian Man Loses €3,400 in Online Nintendo Switch Scam, Petitions to Shut Down Marketplace
6 February 2020
Wanting to buy a Nintendo Switch on 2ememain.be, Azziz Boutkabout fell victim to a scam. Unable to recover his 3,400 euros, he launched a petition to take the site offline.
Moroccan Real Estate Executives Jailed in Al Hoceïma Development Scandal
6 February 2020
The former Director General of the Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG), Anas Houir Alami, and that of the Compagnie Générale Immobilière (CGI), Mohamed Ali Ghannam, were (…)
Real Estate Expo SMAP Immo Sues Moroccan Developer Bab Darna for Fraud
5 February 2020
Bab Darna is not done with its troubles, following the extent of the damage from the scam that has victimized both individuals and companies. This time, it is SMAP Immo that (…)
Moroccan Woman Sentenced to 6 Months for Polyandry Fraud Scheme
3 February 2020
A Moroccan national abroad, prosecuted for having married 3 men, was sentenced to 6 months in prison by the court of first instance in Fès.
Moroccan Man Loses 11,500 Dirhams in $5.2 Million Investment Scam
1 February 2020
A Moroccan from Youssoufia was the victim of a scam, orchestrated by a British businessman who promised him $5.2 million to open a subsidiary in the kingdom. The scammer will (…)