Facebook Marriage Scam: The "Military Doctor" from Marrakech Imprisoned
A 45-year-old woman from Marrakech has been sentenced to 18 months in prison by the Rabat Court of Appeal. She trapped young women on Facebook by usurping prestigious positions to extort money from them.
The 45-year-old defendant, originally from Marrakech, usurped prestigious identities such as those of a military doctor or airline pilot on Facebook. She specifically targeted young women who wanted to get married, making them believe that she could help them find a husband. Once trust was established, she demanded money for alleged administrative fees before cutting off all contact by blocking her victims on digital platforms.
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Already the subject of several national arrest warrants in Settat, Rabat and Marrakech, the scammer was caught by the police. The criminal chamber of the Rabat Court of Appeal sentenced her to 18 months in prison and a fine of 5,000 dirhams. This sentence punishes a series of fraud and scam offenses committed through social networks throughout the territory.
