Morocco Jails Two for Killing Endangered Hyena in Viral Video
19 May 2022
Two people have been convicted for killing an animal belonging to an endangered species. Their crime was captured in a video that went viral on the Moroccan web.
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Moroccan Real Estate Scam: Association President’s Sentence Increased to 5 Years
17 May 2022
The Rabat Court of Appeal increased the sentence handed down to the president of an association in Harhoura, who was sentenced to four years in prison in the first instance for (…)
French Police Officers Sentenced for Racist Harassment of Colleagues
15 May 2022
The Nancy Criminal Court has convicted seven anti-crime brigade police officers prosecuted for "moral harassment" and "non-public racist insults" against colleagues. They (…)
Former Moroccan MP Sentenced to 8 Years for Drug Trafficking
13 May 2022
Prosecuted in particular for "participation in the possession of a narcotic substance and export of drugs without a permit or license from the customs administration", a former (…)
Moroccan Inmate Escapes Spanish Prison During Supervised Walk
11 May 2022
A Moroccan in detention at the Seville-II prison escaped on Monday by simulating a foot injury during a countryside walk in the vicinity of the prison. The police are actively (…)
Father and Son Sentenced in El Jadida Neighbor Murder Case
10 May 2022
Ten years in prison for a father and twenty years for his son, both convicted in El Jadida, for the murder of their neighbor.
Casablanca Police Officer Jailed After Fatal Motorcycle Chase Tragedy
3 May 2022
Involved in a car chase that cost the life of young Othman on Sunday, the police officer responsible for this tragedy was transferred on Monday to the local prison of Ain Sebaa (…)
Moroccan Notary Arrested for $1.1 Million Fraud Scheme in Salé
30 April 2022
Pending the opening of his trial after Eid Al-Fitr, a notary practicing in Salé has been placed in detention for breach of trust and fraud.
Moroccan Activist Jailed for 2 Years Over Social Media Criticism of Authorities
30 April 2022
Moroccan human rights activist, Saida Al-Alami was sentenced on Friday to two years in prison for "contempt of a constituted body".
Moroccan Activist Jailed for 4 Years Over Social Media Posts Criticizing King
26 April 2022
The Rif activist, Rabia Ablaq, was sentenced to four years in prison by the court of first instance in Al Hoceima for having shown disrespect to King Mohammed VI in several (…)