Morocco
Toll Fraud Epidemic in Morocco: 5,400 Daily Violations Costing Millions
5,400 toll violations recorded per day in Morocco. Toll fraud has become the favorite sport of many drivers, exposing themselves and other users to road accidents.
Topic
Fraud
Morocco
Moroccan Soldier Accused of Fake Marriage Scheme to Sexually Exploit Teen
A Moroccan soldier devised a strange scheme in order to sexually exploit a young girl from the city of Inezgane. With the help of his friends, he led the young victim into a fake marriage, with the consequences of a birth and a pregnancy.
Morocco
Morocco's National Electricity and Water Office Hit by Multi-Million Dirham Embezzlement Scandal
A case of fraud and misappropriation of funds is affecting the National Office of Electricity and Water (ONEE). Several million dirhams would have been embezzled by a former employee of the institution.
Morocco
Charity Alleges Fraud in Morocco's Medical Aid Program for Poor
The misuse of the Medical Assistance Scheme for the Economically Disadvantaged (RAMED) card by people in difficulty has created a controversy within a charitable association in Benslimane. It denounced the abusive use of a service normally intended for the most destitute.
Morocco
Wanted Fraudster Posing as Royal Guard Lieutenant Arrested in Morocco
An individual, the subject of a double national arrest warrant, was arrested by the elements of the Tangier Police Prefecture at the beginning of the week. He presented himself at the police station under a false identity, in order to file a complaint for the loss of a license plate.
Morocco
Pakistani Officials Probe Moroccan Embassy for Alleged Customs Fraud
The Moroccan Embassy in Islamabad is suspected by the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs of being involved in a case of fraud and illegal importation of goods.
Morocco
Fake Psychiatrist Arrested in Marrakech for Fraud and Impersonation
Greed leads some people to take tortuous paths. The story of an impostor in Marrakech, who was posing as a psychiatrist-doctor, while he had no professional qualifications, is an illustration of this.
Morocco
Morocco Sees Alarming 12.5% Spike in Bounced Check Value, Affecting 670,000
In Morocco, bounced checks are experiencing a worrying increase. Indeed, these unpaid checks are up 6.4% in number and 12.5% in value compared to last year. Checkbook bans reach up to 670,000 people. The employers’ association, for its part, has already called for tougher sanctions.
Morocco
Moroccan Importers Accused of $260 Million Fraud Scheme
The coordination between the Foreign Exchange Office and the Customs services made it possible to uncover the fraudulent activities of certain Moroccan importing companies. More than 2.6 billion dirhams were diverted as part of false declarations of imported goods.
Morocco
Moroccan Notary Arrested for $5 Million Real Estate Fraud Targeting Expats
Nearly 400 clients, including Moroccans residing abroad, and 5 real estate developers were defrauded of more than 50 million dirhams by a notary in Casablanca.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Investigate Massive Call Center Fraud Ring Spanning Multiple Cities
The DGSN has opened judicial investigations against about a hundred managers and employees of fictitious call centers in several cities in Morocco including Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes, Oujda, Kenitra. They are suspected of theft, transfer, and telephone call hacking.
Belgium
Morocco Launches Probe into Overseas Property Purchases by Residents
Fraudsters, the tax authorities have their eyes on you. A large-scale investigation is currently being conducted by the Foreign Exchange Office into real estate acquisitions by Moroccans abroad, particularly in Spain.