Romance Scam in Morocco: Belgian MRE Loses 180,000 Dirhams to Fake Widow

The story began more than a year ago on social media, with what appeared to be a promising romance. The victim got in touch with a woman from Fès who presented herself as a widow raising two young children and waiting to unlock a property inheritance in Rabat.

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For several months, the man provided regular financial support, convinced that they were building a future together. The suspect cited repeated administrative blockages to justify urgent requests for money related to legal fees, medical bills and school expenses, reports Bladna.nl.

In total, more than 180,000 dirhams were transferred before the victim traveled to Morocco to formalize the union. There, the truth came to light: the property projects did not exist, and the woman allegedly tore up an official acknowledgment of debt in front of the complainant.

Faced with this loss, the man contacted the King’s Prosecutor and handed over all recordings of their conversations as evidence. These elements helped support the fraud allegations and launch legal proceedings against the accused.

The investigation also revealed that the woman is being prosecuted for falsifying a national identity card. A civil servant, whose involvement in the case was initially suspected, was ultimately released due to insufficient evidence proving complicity.

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The defendant must now answer for her actions before the criminal court on charges of fraud and forgery. While awaiting trial, judicial authorities have authorized the suspect to appear while provisionally released.