Morocco
Former Bouznika Mayor Summoned in Urban Planning Corruption Probe
Mohamed Karimine, president of the commune of Bouznika, dismissed after accusations of mismanagement, has received a summons from the investigating judge.
Topic
Rights and Justice
Morocco
Moroccan Imam Under Investigation for Alleged Sex Crimes, Including Child Abuse
A Moroccan imam was arrested in Settat for his alleged involvement in cases of homosexuality and pedophilia. The judicial police of the prefecture have opened an investigation based on compromising videos involving the religious figure.
Spain
Spanish Court Orders 10-Year Expulsion of Moroccan Man for Imprisoning Wife
The Superior Court of Justice of Navarre has ordered the expulsion for a period of ten years of a 44-year-old Moroccan, sentenced to 5 years in prison by the provincial court for having locked up his wife in an abandoned sawmill in Burlada (Navarre).
Morocco
Former Moroccan Ambassador Faces Child Prostitution Charges, Sparks Outrage
The association Matkich Waldi (Don’t touch my child) is asking the justice system to sentence a former Moroccan ambassador, who is being prosecuted for child prostitution, to "maximum sentences".
France
Villeneuve-d'Ascq Mosque Officials Under Investigation for Fraud, Association Pledges Cooperation
The association managing the Villeneuve-d’Ascq (Hauts-de-France) mosque reacted to the accusations of breach of trust, fraud, and attempted fraud against officials of the Islamic center. They were placed under judicial supervision.
Belgium
Belgian Court to Rule on Moroccan Brothers Accused of Harassing Sister over Relationship
In Belgium, two Moroccan brothers are being tried in court for harassment of their young sister Chayma, from whom they have had no news for two years. The judgment will be rendered on June 8.
France
Mosque Leaders in Northern France Face Fraud Investigation Over Finances
Previously in custody for breach of trust, attempted fraud and mismanagement of accounts, four leaders of the Villeneuve-d’Ascq mosque and a fifth person were placed under judicial supervision on Tuesday.
Morocco
Corruption Probe Widens: 5 More Moroccan Officials Under Scrutiny in Moubdii Case
Other heads could fall in the case of former minister Mohamed Moubdiî , president of the commune of Fkih Ben Saleh and deputy of the Popular Movement (MP), currently incarcerated in the Oukacha prison for alleged financial crimes.
Spain
New Spanish Sports Law Bars Undocumented Migrant Teen from Football Club
Youssef, a 14-year-old migrant, was expelled from his football club in Melilla because he does not have legal residence in Spain, in application of the new sports law that came into force on January 1 of this year. The Extranjeristas en Red lawyers’ association denounced this discrimination against the minor.
Morocco
Trial Begins for Associates in French CEO Sex Trafficking Case
The trial opened before the criminal chamber of Tangier to try the eight people involved in Morocco in the Jacques Bouthier case, the former CEO of the Assu 2000 group, continues. Since early March, eight people, including two women, have been appearing.
France
Moroccan Workers Scammed in French Job Scheme, Trial Set for August
A "business leader" and his accomplices will be tried at the end of August before the Toulouse Criminal Court, notably for organized fraud and aiding illegal entry and stay. Their victims are Moroccan workers to whom they had promised jobs in exchange for a large sum of money.
France
Fugitive Drug Lord from Paris Suburb Sentenced to 10 Years, Fined €2 Million
The 13th criminal chamber of the Bobigny court (Seine-Saint-Denis) sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison the head of the drug dealing point in the Boute-en-Train housing project.