Morocco Corruption Scandal: Lawmakers and Business Leaders Face Trial
27 January 2024
In Morocco, several deputies and local elected officials are being prosecuted before the courts for alleged offenses of corruption and abuse of power.
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Moroccan Singer Latifa Raafat Vows Legal Action Over ’Desert Escobar’ Accusations
27 January 2024
Moroccan singer Latifa Raafat threatens to sue social media activists who accuse her of being involved in the "Desert Escobar" affair, named after the Malian Ahmed Benbrahim, (…)
Former Lawmakers Sentenced in Moroccan Billionaire Safe Heist Case
25 January 2024
The Agadir Court of Appeal has just sentenced two former parliamentarians and a lawyer to two years in prison, one of which is suspended, for their involvement in the theft of (…)
Convicted French Naturopath Continues Practice in Morocco Despite Ban
24 January 2024
While the Paris Court of Appeal has definitively sentenced him to two years’ suspended imprisonment for "illegal practice of medicine" and "usurpation of the title of doctor," (…)
Dutch Fugitive Extradited After 8 Years on the Run in Morocco
24 January 2024
Christo Hülters, 43, was extradited to the Netherlands after a long period of fleeing for eight years and a recent arrest in Morocco.
Moroccan Lawmakers Face Probe for Alleged Financial Crimes and Corruption
23 January 2024
Around twenty Moroccan parliamentarians are in the sights of the justice system. They are being prosecuted for forgery and use of forgeries, abuse of power, squandering and (…)
Former BFMTV Anchor Admits to Corruption in Foreign Influence Scandal
20 January 2024
After swearing, under oath, in March before the parliamentary commission of inquiry on foreign interference, that he had never received any hidden remuneration in exchange for (…)
QPR Midfielder Ilias Chair Faces Potential Prison Sentence in Belgian Assault Case
20 January 2024
The Antwerp prosecutor has requested a two-year prison sentence against the Moroccan midfielder of Queens Park Rangers, Ilias Chair (26), for his involvement in a massive brawl (…)
Moroccan Officials Accused of Fraud and Blackmail in ’Desert Escobar’ Villa Scandal
20 January 2024
The "Desert Escobar" affair continues to reveal its secrets. The ongoing investigation has revealed that Saïd Naciri, president of the Wydad sports club, and Abdenbi Bioui, (…)
Former Ajax Midfielder Ihattaren Faces Domestic Violence Charges
20 January 2024
Lawyer Hendriksen confirms that player of Moroccan origin Mohamed Ihattaren is being prosecuted in court for minor violence against his fiancée Yasmine Driouech in February.