Moroccan PJD Official Arrested in Credit Fraud Scandal
19 September 2020
Following numerous complaints, a municipal councilor in Souk Larbaâ, who is also the local section president of the PJD, is currently in custody. He is being prosecuted for (…)
Investigation
Morocco Set to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Laws with Powerful New Authority
15 September 2020
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 (…)
Royal Air Maroc Flight Nearly Overshoots Runway at London Gatwick Airport
14 September 2020
A Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plane, with 139 passengers on board, narrowly avoided disaster at London airport during an almost aborted takeoff. This is revealed in a report by the (…)
Three Roommates Arrested in Connection with Moroccan Child’s Murder Case
13 September 2020
The three roommates living in the same apartment as the alleged murderer of the young Adnane Bouchouf were arrested by the police and placed in custody in Tangier.
Hotel Owner Among 5 Charged in 4.5-Ton Cannabis Bust in Morocco
11 September 2020
Five individuals involved in the case of the seizure of 4.5 tons of cannabis in Safi were presented before the Correctional Chamber for possession, transportation, attempted (…)
Morocco Investigates Viral Photo of Overcrowded Classroom Amid COVID-19 Concerns
9 September 2020
The publication of a photo of an overcrowded classroom without taking into account the distancing measures on the first day of the school year in Morocco has set the web on (…)
Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Moroccan Police Station, Investigation Underway
8 September 2020
A judicial investigation has been opened by the judicial police brigade of the Provincial Security District of Berrechid. The aim is to elucidate the circumstances of the (…)
Casablanca Police Arrest 20 in Eid Al Adha Livestock Market Clash
6 September 2020
Investigators are working hard to solve the thefts and acts of violence committed in a livestock market in Hay Hassani in Casablanca on the eve of Eid Al Adha.
Morocco Probes Alleged Misuse of Municipal Funds in Nador Election Campaign
6 September 2020
The Ministry of the Interior wants to know more about the subsidies granted by certain elected assemblies to associations under very vague conditions. A commission has been (…)
Morocco: 11 Arrested After Ashura Celebration Turns Violent in Khouribga
2 September 2020
The judicial police brigade of Khouribga opened a preliminary investigation on Monday against eleven people involved in violence and assault against police elements.