فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Rabat – November 22, 2025
The widow of the late Abderrahim Dialali, who passed away on November 18, 2025, in the Canadian city of Montreal after battling illness, sparked widespread controversy on social media platforms after posting a video exposing false claims made by Moroccan activist residing in Canada, Hicham Gerando. In the video, the woman confirmed that she did not request any financial assistance from the Moroccan community or any other party, and that she does not know Gerando personally, emphasizing that the Moroccan state covered all repatriation procedures free of charge, in coordination with the Moroccan Embassy in Ottawa, the Consulate in Montreal, and local Canadian authorities.
The widow described her shock at the video published by Gerando on his media channels, in which he accused her of requesting “donations” from the community, considering it an attempt to exploit her family’s tragedy. According to media sources, Gerando quickly deleted the video from his channel minutes after the widow’s clarification was posted, without offering any apology or explanation, raising questions about the credibility of the claims and their true motives.
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This incident comes in the context of a series of scandals associated with Hicham Gerando, who is known for his controversial activity on YouTube and TikTok platforms, where he is regularly accused of digital extortion, defamation, and fraud. In recent months, his cases have seen prominent judicial developments in Canada and Morocco, including:
- Judicial conviction in July 2025: The Quebec Superior Court ordered Gerando to pay compensation of 164,514 Canadian dollars to Moroccan lawyer Adil Said Lmatiri, on charges of aggravated defamation through posting offensive videos without evidence, with a permanent order to stop defamatory publication.
- Other lawsuits in October 2025: The Montreal court summoned Gerando on charges of death threats against former Attorney General Najib Bensami, among a series of defamation and incitement to violence lawsuits, including an additional fine of 119,000 Canadian dollars in another case.
- Involvement in extortion networks in Morocco: Investigations by the National Judicial Police Brigade in June 2025 revealed Gerando’s involvement in a digital extortion network, where he was used as an intermediary in coercing a married woman into prostitution, in collusion with another accused in Souk Arbaa Al Gharb. His relatives were also convicted in March 2025 on extortion charges, including the arrest of a 13-year-old minor.
- Other accusations: In August 2025, investigations into a fraud network reported Gerando’s involvement in defamation campaigns against Moroccan citizens, including false accusations of drug trafficking. He was also accused in October 2025 of posting misleading old photos dating back to 2012 to incite discord.
Implications for the Moroccan Community in Canada
Moroccan community associations in Montreal expressed their strong dissatisfaction with these practices, considering them an attempt to exploit human tragedies to collect donations or tarnish the reputation of the Moroccan state. In a statement to the website “Barlamane.com,” the widow confirmed that official procedures are proceeding smoothly, praising the embassy’s role in facilitating repatriation without any additional costs, reflecting Morocco’s commitment to supporting its citizens abroad.
This incident is an addition to Gerando’s record laden with cases, which indicates a pattern of digital exploitation aimed at financial gain at the expense of individuals and communities. Judicial authorities in Canada and Morocco continue their investigations into his networks, with growing calls to strengthen oversight of digital platforms to combat defamation and extortion.
