Moroccan Real Estate Fraud Widens: New Suspects Named in ’Bab Darna’ Scandal
14 January 2020
Several people have been further cited in the "Bab Darna" real estate fraud case.
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Moroccan Woman Jailed for Job Scam Targeting Aspiring Migrants
13 January 2020
A 40-year-old woman was sentenced to eight months in prison with a fine of 2,000 dirhams by the correctional chamber near the court of first instance of Meknes. The defendant (…)
Real Estate Scandal in Morocco Widens: More Executives Arrested in ’Bab Darna’ Case
8 December 2019
The investigation opened in the "Bab Darna" case has allowed the police to make new arrests. New developments are to be expected in this real estate scandal that has not yet (…)
Counterfeit Euro Scam Busted: Two Arrested in Moroccan Town for Fake Currency Scheme
8 December 2019
In Ouled Ghanem, a locality located in the province of El Jadida, the Royal Gendarmerie arrested two counterfeiters. They are accused of circulating counterfeit 50 euro bills.
Casablanca Notary Sentenced to 3 Years for Fraud and Breach of Trust
1 December 2019
A notary was sentenced by the Casablanca Court of Appeal to three years in prison, for breach of trust and fraud. In addition to this case, she is also being prosecuted in (…)
Moroccan Real Estate Scam Defrauds Over 200 Expatriates in Multimillion-Dirham Scheme
29 November 2019
The "Bab Darna" affair, a real real estate fraud scandal that led to the arrest on November 21 of Mohamed El Ouardi, president of the incriminated company, continues to make (…)
Moroccan Real Estate Tycoon Jailed in Massive Fraud Case Affecting 800 Homebuyers
25 November 2019
The decision of the Public Prosecutor at the Correctional Court of Aïn Sebaâ was unappealable. Given the criminal acts attributed to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of (…)
Moroccan Police Bust International Credit Card Fraud Ring in Midelt
16 November 2019
Three individuals were arrested this week in Midelt for their alleged involvement in a case of bank card hacking. They are accused of using them in fraudulent commercial (…)
Moroccan Executive’s Driver Surrenders After Stealing $700,000 in Company Funds
15 November 2019
A senior official of an urban transport company in [Fez] was robbed of 7 million dirhams by his personal driver. The thief then vanished into thin air.
Hypnosis Scam in Marrakech: Woman and Child Drugged, Robbed of Cash and Jewelry
2 November 2019
Members of a "samaoui" gang defrauded a woman living in the Hassan II residence in the Socoma district after drugging her daughter and herself. They took a large sum of money (…)