Morocco: New developments in the trial of drug trafficker Oualid Sekkaki

The court of first instance in Fès has decided to postpone the case in order to summon the three other defendants from Tétouan, Oujda and Taounate. Oualid Sekkaki’s defense has also requested this additional delay to consult the entire case file. The defendant is being prosecuted for his alleged involvement in a vast criminal network of drug and psychotropic trafficking.

On Bladi.net: Drug trafficker Oualid Sekkaki faces Moroccan justice

The man had been handed over to the Moroccan authorities by Belgium on March 4, 2022. He was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the judicial police of Nador. Oualid Sekkaki is notably known for a spectacular escape from the prison of Turnhout, one of the most secure establishments in Belgian territory, which occurred at the end of 2019. He was initially serving a sentence for a shooting incident.

On Bladi.net: End of the run for a French drug trafficker in Morocco

Now facing the judges of the anti-money laundering chamber, the drug baron must explain the financial ramifications of his illegal activities. This case, whose judicial processing had begun four years ago after his extradition, is entering a decisive phase. The next hearing on May 13th will have to bring together all the accused to allow the examination of the merits of the case.