فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Rabat, Morocco – The high-stakes trial of Saïd Naciri and Abdelnabi El-Baayouy, the two main suspects in the so-called “Escobar of the Sahara” case, has taken a dramatic turn with major developments unfolding in recent court sessions. These included intense confrontations with a key drug trafficker known as “The Malian,” revelations of forged official documents, and the court’s decision to summon high-profile public figures.
El-Baayouy Faces Allegations of Forgery and False Documents
One of the trial’s focal points was the accusation that Abdelnabi El-Baayouy submitted a forged marriage certificate to the court, claiming marriage to Samia Moussa. A report from the Criminal Investigation Department concluded that the marriage document—including the official stamp and civil servant’s name—was entirely falsified. Though El-Baayouy admitted signing the document, he blamed his wife for handling the paperwork.
Additionally, he faced accusations related to the forged internal registration numbers of five trucks, which “The Malian” claimed belonged to him. El-Baayouy denied any knowledge of this falsification, maintaining that the trucks were not operational and denying any criminal intent.
Emotional Breakdown in Court as El-Baayouy Denies Drug Charges
In a highly emotional moment, El-Baayouy broke down in tears when confronted with statements from “The Malian,” who accused him of trafficking massive quantities of drugs—5 and 25 tons in separate international deals. El-Baayouy fervently denied the allegations, calling them “slanderous lies,” and told the court that it was only the second time in his life he had cried—the first being the death of his father. He highlighted the emotional toll on his family, especially his mother, who began questioning the origin of his wealth.
Court Summons High-Profile Figures to Uncover the Truth
In a surprising move, the presiding judge announced that the court would summon a group of prominent public figures for the next hearing to “uncover the full truth.” The list includes Moroccan singer Latifa Raafat, parliamentarian Abdelwahid Chouki, and Samia Moussa, El-Baayouy’s second wife. No specific reasons for their summons were given, but their involvement suggests the court is casting a wider net to understand the broader implications of the case.
A Case Beyond Drug Trafficking: Corruption, Forgery, and Abuse of Power
The revelations so far indicate that the case stretches beyond narcotics trafficking. It may involve a web of illegal activities, including corruption, document forgery, and abuse of political influence. Both Saïd Naciri and Abdelnabi El-Baayouy remain at the center of the investigations and continue to deny all allegations brought against them.
