Morocco
French Nationals Arrested in Marrakech for Violent Assault on Compatriot
Two French nationals suspected of assaulting a man were arrested in Marrakech and placed in custody. An investigation is underway to shed light on this assault.
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Arrest
Morocco
Fugitive Suspect in French Attempted Murder Case Arrested in Morocco
Wanted since March 8, 2023, when he had fled his trial for attempted murder in Besançon, and also suspected of murder, Sahbi E., a 26-year-old man, was arrested on Friday in Marrakech, Morocco. An extradition procedure to France is underway.
France
Moroccan Man with Violent History Arrested in Amsterdam for Avignon Murder
Fouad L., a 34-year-old man from Morocco, is the main suspect in the murder of Barbara, a 24-year-old woman found dead in December in her studio in Avignon. Arrested in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, he should soon be extradited to France where he will be tried.
Morocco
5-Year-Old in Casablanca Hospitalized After Alleged Abuse by Mother
A 5-year-old child would have been the victim of acts of torture in Casablanca. His 32-year-old mother has been arrested and placed in custody.
Morocco
French Fugitive Arrested in Morocco on International Warrant
The police arrested a Frenchman who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judicial authorities. This arrest took place in Marrakech.
Morocco
Taxi Drivers Arrested After Chaotic Chase of Ride-Share Driver in Rabat
Three taxi drivers chased a VTC driver at the Rabat bus station, causing outrage among Moroccans. These four individuals were arrested and placed in police custody.
Morocco
Bank Director Arrested in Morocco for Alleged Checkbook Fraud Scheme
The director of a bank branch was arrested by the judicial police elements of Rabat and then placed in pre-trial detention in the Al Arajat 2 prison after two years on the run. He is accused of having falsified a customer’s power of attorney to withdraw checkbooks, with the complicity of a network of banking document trafficking.
Morocco
Foreign Investors Detained in Morocco Over Ride-Hailing App Use
As they were about to get into a car using the "inDrive" app, a Saudi investor and a Belgian investor were arrested by two Moroccan police officers.
France
French Drug Bust Leads to 7-Year Sentence for Extradited Trafficker
Acquitted of complicity in importation and criminal association, a drug trafficker arrested in Morocco and extradited to France was convicted of complicity in drug possession.
Morocco
Algerian Islamist Leader Arrested After Criticizing Regime, Supporting Morocco's Sahara Claim
An Algerian Islamist leader has been arrested by the security forces of his country because of his criticism of the Algerian regime and his support for the Moroccanness of the Sahara.
France
Moroccan Arrested in France for Alleged Role in Visa Smuggling Ring
Suspected of being an active member of the "Khadija" smuggling network, named after a Moroccan woman who is the boss, a Moroccan residing in France was arrested, indicted in March for "forgery and use of forgery, criminal conspiracy and offering services or benefits to a public official," placed in detention, and then kept in detention. He would be a presumed recruiter.
Belgium
Belgian Drug Kingpin Arrested at Dubai Airport, Awaits Extradition
Belgium expects the extradition of a Moroccan-origin drug lord arrested at Dubai airport. He had been sentenced to eight years in prison as part of the "The Figure" case, an investigation into the organization led by drug lord Hoesny A., 43 years old.