Legal
The investigation into the "Al Khair Group" fraud case is set to escalate as an investigative judge at the Tangier Court of First Instance schedules a hearing for Thursday. The case, which has seen a surge in complaints, has prompted the court to establish a special office to manage the influx......
In a bold move to address growing concerns over online privacy and digital misconduct, Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, has announced plans to introduce stringent penalties for social media misuse. The proposed legislation aims to crack down on unauthorized filming and sharing of......
The postponed trial is set to resume on September 23, where the court will hear arguments from both the prosecution and defense. The appeal trial of renowned Moroccan cosmetic surgeon Hassan Tazi, previously convicted on charges of inciting others to provide false testimony, was postponed today. The......
In a shocking case of labor exploitation, Spanish authorities have apprehended two agricultural business owners on the island of Mallorca. The Spanish National Police arrested the pair following a three-month investigation that exposed a scheme targeting Moroccan seasonal workers. The businessmen, along......
The Moroccan Government Council has taken a significant step towards modernizing the nation's legal system by approving amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law. This move, part of a broader judicial reform initiative, aims to strike a delicate balance between societal protection and individual rights. On......
In a heartwarming display of compassion, King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to 708 inmates across Morocco, coinciding with the nation's observance of Youth Day. This act of clemency follows the King's previous clemency for over 5,000 inmates, including around 4,800 individuals involved......
In a significant move reflecting Morocco’s shifting cannabis policy, King Mohammed VI has granted pardons to 4,831 individuals involved in cannabis-related offenses, predominantly from the Rif region. Announced by the Ministry of Justice on the anniversary of the King and People's Revolution,......
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......
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......
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......
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......
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......
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......
