Moroccan Notary Sentenced to 5 Years for Financial Crimes in Agadir
10 January 2023
The Court of First Instance of Agadir sentenced a notary to five years in prison for breach of trust and issuing a check without provision.
Rights and Justice
Domestic Violence Surges in Morocco: Over Half of Married Women Affected, Report Finds
10 January 2023
Despite the many measures, Morocco is still facing the challenge of domestic violence. According to a human rights report, the phenomenon is worrying, especially since the (…)
Moroccan Bar Exam Controversy Divides Legal Community
9 January 2023
The controversy over the entrance exam to the legal profession has ended up dividing the legal community, with some defending the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, and (…)
Spain to Extradite Moroccan Migrant Trafficking Suspect Wanted by Morocco
8 January 2023
The Spanish justice system will approve the extradition of Yassine Salhi to Morocco. Accused of being the leader of a criminal network dedicated to migrant trafficking to (…)
CNews Faces Potential Sanctions Over Controversial Anti-Muslim Comments
5 January 2023
Following the remarks deemed anti-Muslim made by journalist Jean-Claude Dassier on CNews last week, the television channel could soon be sanctioned. A complaint has been filed (…)
Morocco’s Legal System Under Scrutiny: 79 Lawyers Face Sanctions, Enforcement Questioned
5 January 2023
In its annual report on the functioning and implementation of criminal policy, the public prosecutor’s office draws attention to the non-application of sanctions imposed on (…)
Morocco Reports 47% Drop in Financial Crime Cases in 2021
5 January 2023
The fight against financial and economic crimes in Morocco is gradually bearing fruit. In 2021, cases related to these offenses have strongly regressed by 47.30%, according to (…)
Morocco Condemns Israeli Minister’s Controversial Visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound
5 January 2023
Morocco joins the list of countries that, since Tuesday, strongly condemn the visit to the esplanade of the Al Aqsa Mosque by the new Israeli Minister of National Security, (…)
Major Real Estate Fraud Trial Begins in Morocco, Involving Notaries and Officials
3 January 2023
The examination of the case of a real estate fraud scandal involving 21 defendants, including notaries, adouls, former commune presidents, intermediaries and a real estate (…)
Nador Adultery Scandal: Local Official and Faith Healer Face Multiple Charges
3 January 2023
The trial of a "raqi", a municipal councilor and a married woman charged with adultery, indecent assault, sexual harassment, defamation, blackmail and recording and (…)