Morocco Reports 25% Drop in Crime Rate, Sees Surge in Money Laundering Cases

The crime rate has decreased by nearly 25% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year, reports the daily Al Ahdath Al Maghribia. In total, 93.48% of criminal investigations were solved during this period. 258,507 individuals were referred to justice. The number of cases related to the fight against money laundering increased by 47%, while those related to drugs decreased significantly. Cases of cybercrime and extortion via the internet recorded an increase of 4%.

Regarding the number of monitored announcements and publications, it went from 2,773 to 2,874. Sextortion cases decreased, from 260 cases in the first half of 2021 to 221 during the same period this year. As for the number of cases related to illegal immigration, it increased, from 277 to 194 during the same period last year.

These results were obtained thanks to the actions implemented by the DGSN. These include strengthening emergency police units and capabilities, improving security skills and strengthening coordination with all stakeholders in the criminal justice system, as well as strengthening operational coordination and cooperation in the area of technical assistance with its regional and international partners in the framework of security cooperation in the fight against cross-border crime.