فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
in a firm security operation underscoring the vigilance of law enforcement in combating defamation and online extortion crimes, the public prosecutor at the criminal court in casablanca decided last saturday to remand four members of hicham girando’s family—including his sister, her husband, and their children—into custody at okacha prison. they were implicated in cases related to participation in defamation and online extortion and are set to appear before the criminal chamber for the first hearing of their trial today, monday.
thorough investigations expose a family-run criminal scheme
these arrests followed meticulous investigations carried out by the national brigade of judicial police after the suspects were detained under preliminary investigation supervised by the public prosecution. according to exclusive sources, the investigation was initiated following a complaint from a victim who reported being subjected to an orchestrated defamation campaign via suspicious social media pages.
“tahadi”: a blackmail page disguised as activism
investigations confirmed that hicham girando was the mastermind behind this network, exploiting his management of the “tahadi” page, which turned into a platform for blackmail and pressure on both public and private figures.
the page had previously faced multiple accusations of orchestrating well-planned online campaigns targeting officials and public figures, either for financial extortion or personal vendettas.
misusing digital space to spread lies and incite moroccans
what is alarming about this case is the dirty tactics used to exploit social media platforms by spreading false news, distorting facts, and fabricating images and information to incite public opinion against state institutions. the goal was to create chaos and cast doubt on the kingdom’s stability. investigations also revealed that girando’s family members were part of this criminal machinery, proving that it was not just individual actions but a fully structured criminal scheme.
failed attempts to destabilize morocco
preliminary investigations showed that girando and his network were planning to expand their incitement activities through well-organized media campaigns. however, the authorities’ preemptive intervention thwarted their plans before they could advance further. digital evidence and documents were seized, confirming their involvement in attempts to sow discord among moroccans and incite unlawful actions.
this operation is part of the ongoing security efforts to counter misinformation campaigns and digital blackmail that aim to disrupt social peace. the arrested individuals are expected to be presented before the judiciary to face charges according to legal procedures.
a decisive blow to incitement and defamation narratives
experts emphasize that such attempts always fail in the face of the moroccan people’s awareness and institutional unity, proving that any effort to undermine the country’s stability is doomed to failure, regardless of the methods used.
through this security operation, authorities send a clear message to those who exploit freedom of expression for blackmailing individuals and institutions: the law prevails, and the kingdom will not tolerate any attempt to tarnish its reputation or attack its sovereign institutions, especially when such actions serve suspicious agendas at the expense of the nation and its citizens.
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source: fes news media
