Moroccan Authorities Bust International Cyber Fraud Ring Targeting Bank Accounts

According to a press release published by the BCIJ, it involves the embezzlement of astronomical sums perpetrated by this powerful group operating "from bank accounts domiciled in several international banking institutions".

To carry out their operations, the accused collude with call center employees and use computer techniques and software.

It was on the basis of information from the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) that the 16 individuals were apprehended in "the cities of Casablanca, Meknes, Khenifra, Oujda, Marrakech and El Hajeb, for their alleged links with this criminal network, in addition to their relationship with a network operating in Spain," the press release details.

Several materials and electronic equipment were seized during the searches carried out on the accused, who have already been taken into custody for the needs of the investigation which, according to the BCIJ press release, will allow the arrest of other individuals.