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Fez Fraud Exposed: Uniformed Imposters Busted for Extortion Scheme

In a shocking case of deception and fraud, Moroccan authorities have apprehended a group of eight individuals who orchestrated an elaborate scheme to extort locals in the historic city of Fez. The suspects, aged between 30 and 40, were caught red-handed impersonating municipal officials and issuing fraudulent......

Mohamed Boudrika's Detention in Germany: Family Refutes Asylum Claims

Former Raja Casablanca President Mohamed Boudrika did not pursue political asylum in Germany, as confirmed by his family. Sources close to Boudrika maintain he remains confident in Morocco's judicial system. Boudrika has been detained since July 16 near Hamburg airport, with allegations of forgery......

Ex-Casablanca Mayor Probed for Alleged Financial Improprieties

Mohammed Sajid, the former mayor of Casablanca, is currently under investigation by the National Judicial Police Brigade (BNPJ) for suspected financial mismanagement during his tenure, as reported by multiple sources. The investigation was sparked by findings from the Court of Audit, which indicated......

King Mohammed VI Grants Clemency to Moroccan Journalists and Activists on Throne Day

In a significant gesture marking Throne Day, King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended royal pardons to 2,476 individuals, including prominent journalists Taoufik Bouachrine, Omar Radi, and Soulaimane Raissouni, alongside activists Reda Taoujni and Youssef El-Hireche. This annual tradition often coincides......

Justice Ministry and DGSN Forge Alliance to Streamline Electronic Data Exchange

The Ministry of Justice and the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) have taken a significant step towards modernizing judicial administration by signing an agreement to regulate and facilitate the exchange of electronic data. A Strategic Accord for Enhanced Cooperation The memorandum of......

British Suspect Arrested in Marrakech Amid International Drug Trafficking Probe

Security Collaboration Between Morocco and US Intelligence Services Leads to Key Apprehension Marrakech, Morocco - In a significant move underscoring international security cooperation, Moroccan police have arrested a British national at Marrakech Menara Airport. The General Directorate of National......

The High-Stakes Radio Prank: Hit Radio Grapples with Soaring Losses

In the heart of Casablanca's courtroom drama, the trial surrounding the alleged "live on-air hijacking hoax" orchestrated by radio host Mohamed Bousfiha, better known as "Momo," and two other defendants took a gripping turn this Wednesday. The Court of Appeal temporarily adjourned......

Exploring Alternative Sentences: A Rehabilitative Paradigm Shift or Mere Judicial Recalibration

As the Moroccan parliament adopts landmark legislation on alternative sentences, a profound inquiry emerges: does this legislative overhaul herald a transformative sociological approach toward a more tolerant paradigm, or is it merely a recalibration of the judicial apparatus aimed at maintaining equilibrium......