Fake overseas work contracts: Four arrested in Fes for fraud

Sunday 14 September 2025 - 15:30

By: Sahili Aya

Fake overseas work contracts: Four arrested in Fes for fraud

Authorities in Fes have arrested four individuals suspected of running a criminal network that defrauded would-be immigrants using fake overseas work contracts. According to security sources, the suspects include the owner of an employment agency, a notary, and two intermediaries. The scheme reportedly involved payments of up to 50,000 dirhams per victim.

The operation was carried out by the Fes Regional Judicial Police Brigade (BRPJ) in close coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). Arrests took place simultaneously in Fes, Meknes, Sefrou, and Imouzzer. During searches, police seized fake work contracts, bank transfer receipts from victims, identification documents and passports, computer equipment, and stamps used to falsify documents.

Authorities indicated that dozens of people may have fallen victim to this scam. The suspects are currently held in custody while the investigation, supervised by the competent public prosecutor, continues to determine the full extent of the criminal activities and identify all acts attributable to the network.

Officials have warned citizens to remain vigilant against such scams, particularly in the context of legal migration and overseas job offers, which are often exploited to defraud vulnerable candidates.