Exclusive sources have revealed to Fez News that a confidential investigation is underway involving an elected official from one of Fez’s municipalities, who is suspected of being involved in financial corruption and embezzlement of public funds. This move is part of a broader series of investigations aimed at dismantling a corruption network believed to include prominent figures within the municipality.
Sources confirmed that the investigation is being conducted in total secrecy, with expectations that more names may emerge as part of a larger network exploiting public money for personal gain. Estimates suggest that this scandal could mark the beginning of a series of cases exposing malpractices in the management of local affairs in some of the city’s municipalities.
These developments come amid an intensified security and judicial crackdown in Fez, aimed at combating corruption and reinforcing principles of transparency and accountability. According to an insider, this campaign may soon lead to the removal of more political officials implicated in such misconduct, reflecting the authorities’ seriousness in confronting the manipulation of citizens’ interests.
Fez has seen increasing demands from residents in recent years for accountability from officials involved in corruption, calling for justice to ensure real and sustainable development. Will this case mark a turning point in the management of local public affairs? Eyes are on the investigations, awaiting the revelations to come.