Morocco
Massive Alcohol Smuggling Bust in Marrakech: Thousands of Illegal Bottles Seized
A joint security commission carried out searches in several classified restaurants and alcohol depots in Marrakech. The harvest is striking.
Topic
Fraud
Morocco
Morocco Set to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Laws with Powerful New Authority
Morocco intends to equip itself with a muscular anti-corruption system. The draft law on the integrity authority is already on the table of deputies and should not encounter any obstacles in Parliament.
Morocco
Bounced Check Crisis Looms as Economic Pressures Mount, Central Bank Warns
In its 2019 report on the economic, monetary and financial situation, the central bank is concerned about the number of bounced checks issued in 2019 and announces that the situation could worsen in 2020.
Morocco
Moroccan Bank Reimburses Customers After Online Fraud Drains Accounts
Several CIH Bank accounts in Morocco have been drained through an unsecured website. Faced with customer complaints, the bank not only closed the site that allowed these fraudulent operations, but also decided to reimburse the victims.
Morocco
Morocco Cracks Down on Undervalued Turkish Textile Imports
The sharp increase in customs duties on Turkish textile products has pushed some companies in Morocco and Turkey to understate the value of their imports.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 30% Drop in Baccalaureate Exam Cheating, High Turnout
Cheating has dropped sharply during the baccalaureate exams in Morocco. This is what the Ministry of National Education has just affirmed, speaking of a 30% drop.
Morocco
Casablanca Police Inspector Arrested in Visa Fraud Scheme
Two individuals, including a police inspector, were arrested on Thursday by elements of the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ). They would be involved in a case of forgery and use of official documents.
Morocco
Police Arrest Two in Baccalaureate Exam Cheating Scheme Using Smuggled Tech
The Berkane police arrested two people on Wednesday who were allegedly involved in a case of possession and trafficking of foreign computer equipment. These are materials intended for exam fraud.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Arrest Man for High-Tech Exam Cheating Scheme Using Drones
A 25-year-old was apprehended last Friday by elements of the prefectural service in Agadir for possession and trafficking of high-tech devices used in baccalaureate exam fraud.
Morocco
Morocco Sees Surge in Unemployment Claims, Raising Fraud Concerns
The number of work stoppage declarations registered on the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) portal is much higher than the number recorded in March. A situation that raises the specter of fraud, despite the tightening of eligibility criteria for the Special Anti-Covid-19 Fund.
Morocco
Morocco Arrests Two in Social Security Fraud Investigation
Two individuals, aged 30 and 53, were arrested by the judicial police elements of Beni Mellal. They would be involved in a case of falsification and use of medical coverage files.
Spain
Spanish Police Bust International Marriage Fraud Ring, Arrest 30 in Valencia
A criminal network specializing in the organization of white marriages has been dismantled by the Spanish police. 30 people belonging to this network, including Moroccans, were arrested in Valencia, in eastern Spain.