Morocco
Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie Frees Hostages, Dismantles Criminal Network in Khémisset
The Royal Gendarmerie dismantled on Sunday a dangerous criminal network that was spreading terror in the locality of Oulmès, Khémisset province.
Topic
Criminality
Morocco
Morocco Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Unregulated DNA and Fingerprint Collection
The use for illegal purposes of fingerprints and DNA samples of Moroccans, taken as part of criminal investigations, is a concern for parliamentarians who have questioned the government on this issue.
Morocco
Israeli Fugitive Found Living in Morocco After 18 Years on the Run
Convicted of his crimes at the end of 2006, an Israeli has fled to Morocco, where he has been living under a false identity for 18 years.
Morocco
Moroccan Businessman Rescued After Kidnapping and Torture in Tangier
Kidnapped last Sunday in the parking lot of the building where he lives, in the Najma area, located in the heart of Tangier by a criminal gang traveling in two cars, a businessman was found tortured last Wednesday in one of the forests near the port of Tangier Med, by the elements of the judicial police of the prefecture of security.
Morocco
French-Algerian Fugitive Wanted for Drug Trafficking Arrested in Morocco
A 42-year-old French national of Algerian origin was arrested on Friday in Casablanca by the judicial police. Suspected of being involved in a drug trafficking and money laundering network, he was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judicial authorities.
Morocco
Morocco Plans DNA Database to Aid Criminal Investigations
In Morocco, the Ministry of Justice is working on the creation of a genetic (DNA) database that can help law enforcement identify and track individuals involved in cases of rape, sexual harassment, indecent assault and other crimes.
Belgium
Underage Moroccan Migrants Exploited in Brussels Drug Trade
In Brussels, many teenagers aged between 13 and 17 are involved in drug trafficking. Mostly from Morocco, these minors are exploited by criminal networks to deliver drugs to consumers.
Sport
Moroccan Kickboxing Champion Badr Hari Arrested for Alleged Assault on Ex-Wife
The arrest and incarceration of the Moroccan kickboxing champion Badr Hari in Amsterdam have been confirmed by a specialized journalist.
France
Hacker Arrested in France for $230 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
After investigations conducted in Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and South Korea over three years, the police of the cyber crime unit managed to arrest a young hacker suspected of having stolen the equivalent of 210 million euros in cryptocurrencies.
France
Trial Begins for Man Accused in Fatal Stabbing of Partner in Marmande, France
Accused of stabbing his partner, Laura de Pradena Caceres, to death in Marmande, Younès Moudni, a 44-year-old Moroccan, faces a sentence of life imprisonment.
France
Ledger Co-Founder Freed After Kidnappers Demand Crypto Ransom
The large cryptocurrency ransom demanded after the kidnapping of David Balland, co-founder and former employee of Ledger, a French cryptocurrency company, as well as his companion, was to go to accounts in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 95% Crime Resolution Rate, Drop in Violent Offenses
The year 2024 was marked by a crime resolution rate of 95% in Morocco, according to data from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN). This figure is part of a trend observed over the last eight years. The DGSN’s annual report shows a slight increase in the total number of cases handled, with 755,541 cases in 2024, compared to 738,748 in 2023.