Vandals Target Christian Cemetery in Casablanca, Police Launch Investigation
13 May 2021
Three individuals profaned a Christian cemetery in Casablanca last week. The judicial police are conducting an investigation to identify and arrest them.
Investigation
Teen Arrested in Casablanca for Impersonating Police Officer in Mask Fine Scam
9 May 2021
A minor, who was posing as a police officer, was arrested by the (real) police officers of Casablanca. The young girl was collecting fines from citizens who were circulating (…)
Deadly Collision in Morocco: 6 Killed in El Kelaâ des Sraghna Truck Crash
9 May 2021
A serious road accident occurred on Saturday in El Kelaâ des Sraghna at the level of the commune of Oulad Bouali. The toll is heavy: six dead and one injured.
Marrakech Real Estate Probe: Police Investigate Massive Money Laundering Scheme
5 May 2021
The financial brigade of the regional security of Marrakech is conducting an investigation into a huge case of money laundering of large sums of money. A network active in the (…)
Teenage Moroccan Woman Found Dead in Southern Spain, Police Investigate
2 May 2021
An 18-year-old Moroccan woman was found dead this Sunday at her home in Cartaya in the municipality of Huelva, in southern Spain. The police have opened an investigation to (…)
Marrakech Mayor’s Corruption Trial Delayed Again Amid Embezzlement Charges
1 May 2021
The trial of the mayor of Marrakech, Mohamed Larbi Belcaid, and his deputy, Younes Benslimane, was postponed again this Friday by the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal of (…)
Marrakech Land Scandal: Officials and Developers Under Investigation for State Property Fraud
1 May 2021
A land scandal is once again affecting the city of Marrakech. The National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) is investigating this controversial case involving elected (…)
Bank Director and Soldier Arrested in Morocco Loan Fraud Scheme
30 April 2021
The director of a bank branch in Témara as well as his accomplice, a soldier, both involved in a case of forgery in exchange for bank loans, were placed in pre-trial detention (…)
Moroccan Household Income Gap: Urban Families Earn 27% More Than Rural Counterparts
29 April 2021
In 2019, the annual remuneration of each household in Morocco was 91,933 dirhams, or 7,661 dirhams per month. This income differs from an urban household to a rural household.
Jewelry Store Heist in Tangier: Two Suspects Arrested for Wall-Breach Burglary
28 April 2021
Two individuals with criminal records were arrested by the elements of the prefectural judicial police service in Tangier. They would be involved in the burglary of a jewelry (…)