He Demands Money from Tourists in Marrakech, and Their Video Turns Him In to Police

The man is suspected of having approached the two visitors while presenting himself as a tour guide, even though he had no authorization to carry out this activity.

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After offering them his services, he allegedly demanded a sum to which he was not entitled. The scene was recorded and then posted online by the tourists.

Searches conducted using the footage enabled investigators to identify the suspect.

Found Thanks to the Video

Police detained the man this Wednesday, August 5. He is suspected of extortion and illegally working as a tour guide.

The suspect was placed in police custody at the disposal of the investigation conducted under the supervision of the competent prosecutor’s office. The investigation must in particular establish the exact circumstances of the incident and the amount he allegedly demanded.

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Filmed by the tourists he allegedly tried to make pay, the suspect thus provided investigators himself with the footage that enabled them to identify him.