فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
A reliable source told Fes News that the recent scandal in Aïn Chkef, located in the Moulay Yacoub province—regarding the repeated luring and sexual assault of a minor schoolgirl—highlights a deep-rooted and silent educational crisis in the region. This issue is fundamentally linked to the absence of emotional intelligence education within families and schools, particularly in rural and vulnerable communities.
The source explained that many students lack the psychological and behavioral tools to protect themselves from manipulation tactics that rely on emotional appeals or false promises. This deficiency renders them easy prey for individuals who are skilled at emotional manipulation, especially when the victims are already living in conditions of social and economic fragility.
The source further noted that individuals with criminal backgrounds move freely around rural school environments, using intimidation, temptation, or emotional blackmail to lure girls. This is exacerbated by the lack of parental awareness and the absence of proper educational guidance within schools.
In the same context, several legal professionals and human rights advocates have warned of the dangers of luring minors, emphasizing that Moroccan law treats these crimes with utmost seriousness—even in the absence of physical violence.
Legal Framework: Luring Minors is a Criminal Offense Under Moroccan Law
Article 484 of the Moroccan Penal Code states:
“Anyone who commits an indecent assault on a minor under the age of fifteen without violence shall be punished by imprisonment of two to five years.”
According to a legal expert speaking to Fes News, a minor’s apparent consent holds no legal weight, as the law considers minors incapable of making informed decisions regarding sexual or morally significant behavior. The expert also pointed out that penalties are doubled if the act involves violence or if the victim is under 12 years of age, according to Articles 485 and 486 of the Penal Code.
The same source warned that many families refrain from filing complaints out of fear of scandal or due to a lack of trust in the legal system. This silence allows such crimes to continue unchecked.
Source: Fes News Media
