Legal

Border security forces at Morocco's Bab Sebta crossing point apprehended a 19-year-old Swedish national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Stockholm authorities. The suspect, who remains unidentified for legal reasons, faces serious allegations related to the unauthorized......

Jonathan Harroch, CEO of Morocco's City Club gym franchise, appeared before the Ain Sebaa Court of First Instance in Casablanca on Wednesday to address allegations of issuing checks without sufficient funds. The hearing required Harroch's temporary transfer from Ain Sebaa prison, where he is......

In a landmark ruling, a Moroccan court has sentenced 25 individuals to a combined 71 years in prison for orchestrating the "Al Khair Group" pyramid scheme, which defrauded investors of approximately MAD 7 billion ($700 million). Following an extensive 45-hour court session in Tangier, the......

Morocco has approved significant reforms to its family code (Moudawana), marking a substantial shift in the nation's approach to marriage, custody, and inheritance laws. The changes, discussed during a recent working session at the Royal Palace in Casablanca, aim to balance Islamic principles with......

His Majesty King Mohammed VI  initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the Family Code (Moudawana) during a working session at the Royal Palace in Casablanca. This reform, marking the 20th anniversary of the current code, aims to align family law with Morocco's evolving social landscape while preserving......

A coordinated police operation in northeastern Morocco led to the arrest of a 30-year-old suspect involved in drug trafficking and a hit-and-run incident. The arrest, made by regional judicial police services from Nador and Oujda, followed an elaborate escape attempt that began with a motorcycle accident. The......

Moroccan authorities have intercepted nearly 4 tons of hashish in a significant drug bust that took place early Wednesday morning. Officers from the judicial police in Beni Mellal, in collaboration with the national police (DGST), executed a coordinated operation at a rural farm near Souk Sebt Oulad......

A significant international drug trafficking operation was disrupted early Wednesday morning in Beni Mellal, Morocco. The judicial police successfully seized nearly 4 metric tons of cannabis resin, known locally as "chira," in a coordinated operation with the General Directorate of Territorial......

Morocco's Public Prosecutor, Hassan Daki, has called on courts across the country to gear up for the implementation of Law No. 43.22 on alternative sentences, set to take effect in August 2025. This directive comes as part of a broader strategy to address prison overcrowding and promote the rehabilitation......

In a significant step towards enhancing the protection of human rights and ensuring fair judicial processes, the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ) and the Delegation for Human Rights have signed a framework cooperation agreement. The agreement, finalized on Wednesday in Salé, aims to strengthen......

The sentencing of Moroccan social media personality Reda Bouzidi, known as "Ould Chinwiya," to three years in prison has reignited discussions about the ethical boundaries and responsibilities of influencers in the digital age. Bouzidi, alongside another influencer, "Bent Abbas,"......

The First Instance Court of Marrakech has handed Moroccan actress Karima Gouit a two-month prison sentence, along with a fine of MAD 500 ($50) and additional legal fees. Furthermore, the court ordered her to pay MAD 5,000 ($500) in damages to the civil plaintiff. The charges stemmed from an incident......

In a significant move to combat illegal abortion practices and related crimes, police in Fez have arrested eight individuals, including a nurse and a herbalist, for their involvement in illicit drug sales and abortion facilitation. The arrests took place on Friday, November 29, following a targeted operation......