France
Mosque Burglar Arrested After Stealing $1,500 in Donations from Mantes-la-Ville
A man broke into the mosque in Mantes-la-Ville (Yvelines), rue des Merisiers, before stealing the cash box containing the money donated by the faithful.
Topic
Theft
France
Delivery Driver Sentenced for $16,000 Cigarette Theft, Claimed Exorcism Expenses
A delivery driver of Moroccan origin was sentenced by the Toulouse court to six months in prison for stealing cigarette cartons from his workplace. He sent part of the money from the resale to his partner living in Morocco and another part for payment of exorcism sessions.
Spain
Moroccan Man Dies Trapped in Charity Clothing Bin in Malaga
A young man of Moroccan origin was found dead on Saturday in the Arroyo de Los Ángeles neighborhood in Malaga. He was trying to seize clothes in a container belonging to a charity that collects clothes for the underprivileged.
Morocco
Kuwait to Resume Direct Flights to Morocco on August 1 as COVID Restrictions Ease
Kuwaiti authorities will allow direct flights to Morocco starting August 1st.
Morocco
Suspect Arrested in Fez for Armed Robbery of Money Transfer Agency
The elements of the judicial police of Fez in coordination with those of Meknes proceeded to the arrest of the robber of a money transfer agency in Ouislane, last Friday. This, based on information provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST).
France
Moroccan Youth Sentenced for Pickpocketing Spree in Bayonne, France
The Bayonne Judicial Court sentenced a young Moroccan to 6 months in prison on Monday, July 12, for a series of pickpocketing incidents.
Morocco
Moroccan Man Faces Prison for Allegedly Robbing Injured Victim in Salou
The Tarragona prosecutor’s office has requested two years in prison against a Moroccan accused of depriving a wounded man he pretended to help in Salou of his belongings.
Morocco
Moroccan Official Arrested for Shoplifting Women's Underwear at Supermarket
The police elements arrested a vice-president of the commune of Ain Harrouda in Mohammedia as he was leaving a shopping center. He is accused of having stolen women’s underwear.
Morocco
Morocco to Update COVID-19 Easing Measures Biweekly, PM El Otmani Says
The easing measures adopted will be updated every two weeks, the Head of Government, Saad Dine El Otmani, said on Thursday, stressing the need to adopt a gradual and assured easing process.
Morocco
Solar Panel Theft Ring Terrorizes Marrakech Region, Police Launch Investigation
The members of a criminal gang specialized in the theft of solar panels have terrorized the Marrakech region. An investigation has been opened by the security services under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office.
Morocco
Teen Arrested in Morocco for $12,000 Money Transfer Agency Heist
An 18-year-old individual was arrested on Monday evening by the judicial police of Oujda for his alleged involvement in a burglary inside a money transfer agency. A sum of 120,000 dh was stolen according to the findings of the police services.
Morocco
Electricity Theft Investigation Launched in Berrechid Amid Pre-Election Controversy
A few months before the elections, elected officials are desperately trying to gain the trust of the inhabitants of the province of Berrechid through dishonest means. They deprive some inhabitants of electricity, while diverting it for the benefit of others. An investigation into a massive "theft" of electricity is underway.