Moroccan Activist Maati Monjib Detained on Money Laundering Allegations in Rabat

The activist was brought before the public prosecutor’s office on December 29 at the end of the preliminary investigation procedures, according to a statement from the prosecutor of the king near the court of first instance of Rabat.

According to the prosecutor, Mr. Monjib was brought before the investigating judge of the same jurisdiction, who decided after the preliminary interrogation to place him in pre-trial detention for the needs of the investigation.

In addition, the investigating judge also ordered the appearance of one of Monjib’s relatives, the statement concludes.