Nationalist Group Stages Unauthorized March in Annecy, France
20 May 2023
A few months after the conviction of three of their own in connection with violence against Moroccan supporters on the evening of the France-Morocco World Cup semi-final, (…)
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Moroccan Ex-Minister Jailed for Criticizing King’s Absences, Court Upholds Sentence
19 May 2023
The Moroccan justice system has confirmed the conviction of Mohamed Ziane, former Moroccan Minister of Human Rights, to a sentence of three years in prison. At the age of 80, (…)
Moroccan Singer’s Mother Arrested for Assaulting Lawyer in Marrakech Court
18 May 2023
The mother of singer and dancer Cheikha Trax was arrested on Tuesday, after assaulting a lawyer the day before at the family court in Marrakech.
Moroccan Massage Parlor Owners Jailed for Sexual Exploitation of Minor
15 May 2023
The manager of a massage center and her partner were each sentenced to five years in prison for exploiting a minor in a massage parlor. She claims to have been forced to (…)
Moroccan Kickboxer Mohammed Jaraya Remains Jailed on Drug and Arms Trafficking Charges
7 May 2023
Arrested and then incarcerated since January on suspicion of money laundering, drug trafficking and arms trafficking, Moroccan kickboxer Mohammed Jaraya remains in prison.
Moroccan Court Upholds 18-Month Sentence for Frenchman in Bitcoin Case
3 May 2023
The Frenchman prosecuted for "fraud" and "illegal use of cryptocurrency" saw his 18-month prison sentence and a fine of around 3.4 million euros handed down at first instance (…)
Prominent Moroccan Notary Jailed for Alleged Real Estate Fraud Scheme
1 May 2023
Suspected of falsifying fraudulent transfers of real estate and land, a famous notary practicing in the prefecture of Skhirat-Témara has been arrested and then incarcerated in (…)
Bank Manager in Morocco Jailed for Alleged $260,000 Embezzlement Scheme
28 April 2023
In Tétouan, a bank branch manager accused of embezzlement has been placed in detention on the orders of the investigating judge and on the recommendation of the public (…)
Belgian Fugitive Arrested: ’Most Wanted’ Suspect Caught in Brussels for Rape and Kidnapping
25 April 2023
Mohamed Ben Brahim, wanted by the Brussels police and prosecutor’s office since Friday, April 21, 2023 for sexual exploitation, kidnapping and rape, was finally arrested on (…)
Fugitive Drug Lord from Paris Suburb Sentenced to 10 Years, Fined €2 Million
22 April 2023
The 13th criminal chamber of the Bobigny court (Seine-Saint-Denis) sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison the head of the drug dealing point in the Boute-en-Train housing (…)