Morocco
Moroccan Fish Supplier Arrested for Massive Check Fraud Scheme in Essaouira
An entrepreneur accused of distributing more than 400 bounced checks to his suppliers has been arrested by the judicial police in the city of Essaouira.
Topic
Investigation
Morocco
Israeli Diplomat in Morocco Faces Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Probe
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened an internal investigation following suspicions of financial and administrative "irregularities" and sexual harassment within the Israeli liaison office in Rabat, led by David Govrin.
Morocco
Moroccan Families Face Rising Costs as School Year Begins, Survey Shows
The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has just published the results of a survey on the expenses incurred by households for the schooling of their children in Morocco. Entitled "How much do household expenses for the schooling of their children amount to?", it reveals the importance of this expenditure in the household budget.
Morocco
Moroccan Gendarmes Under Investigation for Alleged Drug Trafficking Collusion
Several agents of the gendarmerie brigade of Deroua, in the province of Berrechid, would be involved in a drug trafficking case. They are suspected of having "protected" a drug trafficker who was arrested.
Morocco
Grocery Store Owner Arrested in Nador Poisoning Deaths Investigation
The owner of a grocery store, suspected of being involved in the poisoning that led to the death of 8 people, is the subject of an investigation opened by the Nador police.
Spain
Spanish Officials to Face Judge Over Controversial Repatriation of Moroccan Minors
The Spanish justice system is pursuing an investigation into the "illegal" repatriation of Moroccan minors who arrived in large numbers in Ceuta in May 2021. In this context, the government delegate, Salvadora Mateos, and the deputy mayor of the city, María Isabel Deu, will appear before the judge on September 7.
France
Lawyer for Controversial Imam Faces Death Threats Amid Deportation Case
Lawyer Lucie Simon, who defends the rights of Moroccan imam Hassan Iquioussen, threatened with expulsion by the Minister of the Interior, has just filed a complaint following numerous threatening and insulting messages. An investigation is underway.
Morocco
Gulf Tourist Dies After Nightclub Altercation in Casablanca
A tourist died from injuries caused by several violent blows suffered during a fight with employees of a nightclub in Casablanca. The police opened an investigation on Tuesday, under the supervision of the public prosecutor’s office, to clarify the circumstances of this tragedy.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Officer Found Dead in Hotel Room Amid Mental Health Concerns
A policeman committed suicide in Nador. His lifeless body was found in a hotel room in Al Aroui.
Morocco
Moroccan Man, 22, Dies After Self-Immolation Near Police Station; Investigation Underway
The judicial police of Béni Mellal opened an investigation on Monday morning into the circumstances in which a 22-year-old died after self-immolation.
Morocco
Moroccan Diplomats Targeted in Colombia: Espionage Suspected in High-Profile Theft
Enemy intelligence services would be behind the case of Moroccan diplomats drugged and victims of a theft perpetrated by two prostitutes . The investigation opened in Morocco and Colombia is ongoing.
Belgium
Shooting in Antwerp Suburb Leaves Man Critically Injured, Drug Link Suspected
A shooting took place on Tuesday evening in Hoboken, Belgium, injuring a man who was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Drug trafficking settlement or isolated incident? The Antwerp public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation.