Rabat Court of Appeal Sentences Former Judge Walid Talbi to Three Years in Prison Over Hicham Jerando Collusion Case

RABAT (FesNews Media) — The Rabat Court of Appeal handed down a three-year prison sentence on Tuesday, October 27, against former magistrate Walid Talbi in connection with charges of collusion and unauthorized communication with fugitive Hicham Jerando, according to information circulating regarding the case.

The case of former judge Walid Talbi had previously drawn widespread attention across Morocco’s judicial and media circles, after his career trajectory shifted abruptly from serving on the investigating bench at the Ain Sebaa Criminal Court in Casablanca to detention at El Arjat prison following allegations of illicit contact and collusion with convicted fraudster and defamer Hicham Jerando, who remains a fugitive from justice abroad.

Leaked Audio Recordings Involving the Justice Sector

Walid Talbi’s name returned to the spotlight following the circulation of sensitive audio recordings attributed to him and Hicham Jerando, which reportedly featured discussions concerning magistrates, public officials, and internal matters linked to the justice sector, ultimately leading to his prosecution in custody and Tuesday’s three-year custodial verdict by the Rabat Court of Appeal.