In a striking security development, the General Directorate of National Security revealed in a statement issued on Monday, September 16, 2024, details of a serious case that shook the city of Casablanca. The statement reported that the Wilaya Judicial Police Service in the city had initiated a judicial investigation into an incident involving theft, impersonation, extortion, and complicity, under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office.
Details of the Complaint
According to the preliminary information disclosed in the statement, the case began when Casablanca police services received a complaint from two minors aged 15 and 17. The minors reported that their mobile phones were stolen by individuals traveling in a light vehicle, two of whom were wearing badges similar to those carried by police officers.
Investigation and Arrest
Immediately upon receiving the complaint, security authorities launched an intensive investigation into the incident. Field research and investigations led to the identification of the vehicle users involved in the crime, resulting in the arrest of two suspects.
Identity of the Suspects
In startling details, the statement revealed that one of the detainees is a police officer with the rank of senior inspector, who was caught in an advanced state of intoxication. The second suspect was arrested in possession of the stolen mobile phones, along with an official badge suspected of being used for impersonation purposes regulated by law.
Legal Procedures
The statement confirmed that both the police officer and the second suspect have been placed in custody pending the judicial investigation ordered by the competent public prosecutor’s office. This procedure aims to uncover the criminal acts attributed to each of them and determine their criminal responsibility in the committed crimes.
Search for the Third Suspect
Meanwhile, the statement indicated that security research and investigations are ongoing to arrest a third suspect whose full identity has been determined but who remains at large.
Stance of the General Directorate of National Security
The General Directorate of National Security emphasized in the conclusion of its statement that it deals firmly and strictly with any violations committed by its employees, affirming its commitment to applying the law to everyone without exception. It also called on citizens to exercise caution and verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a security officer before dealing with them.
Implications of the Case
This case reflects the Moroccan security agencies’ keenness to combat crime in all its forms, even when the perpetrators are from within the security institution itself. Eyes remain focused on the developments of this case that has shaken local public opinion, awaiting the outcomes of the ongoing investigations and whether they will reveal additional details in the coming days.