فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a significant judicial development, the Court of First Instance in the Moroccan city of Fez has issued a ruling ordering the seizure of all real estate, movable properties, and bank accounts belonging to a former mayor of Midelt, who is a member of the Justice and Development Party (PJD). This decision comes as part of a case in which the accused is being prosecuted for charges including money laundering and embezzlement of public funds, among other crimes.
The court’s decision also included the confiscation of movable and immovable properties of four other defendants involved in the same case, along with sentencing them to a one-year suspended prison term. The former mayor of Midelt and his co-defendants are facing trial before the chamber responsible for financial crimes at the Fez Court of Appeal on charges including abuse of power, bribery, embezzlement of public funds, and forgery of official documents.
It is worth noting that the former mayor of Midelt is not the first official whose properties and bank accounts have been ordered seized by the Fez court. Previously, the court had taken similar action against the mayor of Saïdia. Additionally, other mayors are involved in similar cases still pending before the financial crimes chamber of the Fez Court of Appeal.
These developments reflect the efforts being made by Moroccan judicial authorities to combat financial and administrative corruption in local administrations, emphasizing the importance of accountability and transparency in managing public affairs. This case is expected to spark further debate about the mechanisms of oversight and accountability in the management of Moroccan municipalities.
