Surge in UK Train Phone Thefts: One Device Stolen Every 44 Minutes, Many Ending Up in Morocco
5 September 2025
A portion of the mobile phones stolen from trains and stations in the United Kingdom end up in Morocco.
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Surveillance Footage Exposes Tourist Robbery Ring in Tangier Court Drama
4 September 2025
The trial of two individuals prosecuted for the theft of a German tourist opened on Tuesday, September 2 before the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal of Tangier. The two (…)
Fugitive Faces Justice: Moroccan Man Retried for Brutal Car Deal Murder in Belgium
2 September 2025
Omar Ettaleb, 34, a Moroccan sentenced to life imprisonment in October 2023 by default for committing a murder to ensure a theft against Ilyas Kosker, a 44-year-old man from (…)
Border Police Crack Down on Thriving Stolen Car Trade to Morocco
1 September 2025
Border Police (PAF) officers, in coordination with specialist technicians from Argos, a vehicle theft detection organization, and the Sète police station, are conducting (…)
Marrakech’s Tourist Havens Turn Hotspots for Theft: Swedish Visitor Latest Victim in Souk Spree
28 August 2025
In Marrakech, thefts of items belonging to tourists are multiplying in tourist areas. The latest incident was recorded in a souk. The victim is a Swedish tourist.
Stolen French Mountain Bike’s 1,000-Mile Journey: From Colomiers to Morocco’s Black Market
20 August 2025
A mountain bike stolen in Colomiers (Haute-Garonne) at the end of June was found in Morocco. Its new owner claims to have bought it legally.
Highway Heists: Spanish Roads Become Hunting Ground for Cunning Thieves Targeting Tourists
31 July 2025
Thieves compete with strategies on Spanish roads to lure vacationers. Some pretend to have a flat tire or a breakdown to force drivers to stop in order to strip them. Others do (…)
UFC Star Ottman Azaitar’s $40,000 Watch Stolen in Luxury Paris Hotel Heist
29 July 2025
Moroccan MMA champion Ottman Azaitar had a luxury watch stolen from his hotel room at the Fouquet’s hotel in Paris. However, he refused to file a complaint.
Barcelona Police Bust Massive International Phone Theft Ring, Seize 1,000+ Stolen Devices
27 July 2025
The Mossos d’Esquadra have dismantled a network of stolen mobile phone trafficking from Barcelona, sold on the black market in Morocco and China. In total, about twenty people (…)
Moroccan Expat’s Home Stripped Bare: Brazen Burglars Loot Entire House in Driouch
20 July 2025
The house of a Moroccan living in Spain was the target of a burglary in Driouch, where unknown individuals stole the entire contents of the premises.