فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Court of First Instance in Fez has recently issued its verdicts in the case known as the “Corrupt Khlii Network,” which has stirred widespread controversy lately. The rulings encompassed 20 defendants involved in this case, which was dismantled based on precise information provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance.
The court sentenced “M.S.” to two years in prison and a fine of 50,000 dirhams each. Defendants “N.S.” and “A.A.” were sentenced to one year in prison and a fine of 24,000 dirhams each.
The court also ordered the confiscation of financial sums for the benefit of the General Treasury, the destruction of seized tobacco papers, the return of seized checks to their rightful owners, and the confiscation of other seized items for the benefit of state property.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office charged the 20 defendants, who were in preventive detention, with serious offenses including offering and presenting dangerous food products in the domestic market, attempting to do so, processing and converting food products from an unlicensed company, and knowingly selling and presenting spoiled food products for human consumption.
The security operation carried out by law enforcement agencies two months ago resulted in the seizure of over 9 tons of khlii, specifically 9,300 kilograms, which had been prepared in unlicensed locations. Additionally, 500 kilograms of meat that had not undergone veterinary inspection were seized. Initially, 12 individuals were arrested and placed under police custody before the number of detainees increased to 20.
These verdicts reflect the Moroccan authorities’ commitment to combating crimes related to public health and food safety, and toughening penalties for those involved in such cases that affect citizens’ health and safety.
