Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker's Corruption Trial Delayed Amid Health Concerns
As soon as it opened on Tuesday at the Fez court, the trial of deputy Rachid El Fayek and his co-defendants was postponed to April 26, at the request of the defense.
Topic
Corruption
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker Sentenced to Prison for Corruption, Lawyer Plans Appeal
The deputy of the Benslimane constituency Said Zaïdi , who is also the president of the Cherrat commune, near Bouznika, was sentenced to one year in prison. This member of the political bureau of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) had been arrested on October 5 in flagrante delicto of corruption in Rabat.
Morocco
Senior Bank Executive Jailed in Moroccan MP Fraud Investigation
On the orders of the investigating judge at the Casablanca Court of Appeal, the deputy general director within BOA was incarcerated on Monday, March 28, 2022 in the Oukacha prison as part of the case of deputy Babour Sghir, who is being prosecuted for "fraud, falsification of bank documents, and corruption".
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker Among 16 Arrested in Fez Corruption Probe
Imprisoned in the local Bourkaiz prison in Fez, the deputy Rachid El Fayek, who is also the president of the commune of Oulad Taleb, is being prosecuted for corruption along with fifteen other people.
Morocco
Moroccan Parliament Under Fire for Paying Jailed MPs, Sparking Corruption Concerns
While some Moroccan parliamentarians are still in prison, the two chambers of Parliament continue to pay them allowances. Bordering on political corruption.
Morocco
Moroccan Businessman's Bribery Scheme Exposed by Audio Recording
A Moroccan businessman wanting to get rid of one of the managers of his company and a notary, bribed a police officer to falsify an expert report and thus compromise them. But their little arrangement will be revealed by an audio recording.
Morocco
Moroccan Border Agents Jailed for Aiding Drug Smugglers to Spain
Four auxiliary forces agents were sentenced to 3 years in prison with a fine of 15,000 dirhams each in Nador. They were tried for corruption and facilitating the illegal export of hashish.
Morocco
Moroccan Financial Regulators Unite to Combat Corruption in 2022
The Moroccan financial sector wants to play its role in the fight against corruption. The main players met to define the actions to be taken during this year.
Morocco
Former Marrakech Mayor's Corruption Trial Delayed Again, Defense Seeks Key Witness
The Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal of Marrakech has decided to postpone to March 17 the trial of the former Islamist mayor of Marrakech, Mohamed Larbi Belcaid, prosecuted, along with one of his deputies, for the misappropriation of public funds.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Anti-Corruption Guide for Financial Sector
Morocco wants to further clean up its economic space. To this end, a new practical anti-corruption guide addressed to the players in the financial sector has been launched.
Morocco
Morocco Cracks Down on Corruption: Local Officials Required to Declare Assets
The Ministry of the Interior has decided to track down illicit enrichment among moqadems and other authority auxiliaries, plagued by corruption. They are invited to declare their assets.
Morocco
Corruption Plagues Moroccan Healthcare System, Investigation Reveals
The health sector would be one of the areas most affected by corruption in Morocco. In both the public and private sectors, the phenomenon has reached an alarming level, raising concerns among Moroccans.