فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Court of Appeal in Fez, Financial Crimes Division, has issued its final verdict in the case of former Member of Parliament and ex-President of Moulay Yacoub commune, Mohamed El Aidi, upholding the lower court’s decision to sentence him to two years in prison. The court also sentenced retired civil servant Abdelmadjid Bahkani to one year in prison, modifying the charge against him from fraud to complicity in delivering documents to unauthorized persons.
The case dates back to the period when Mohamed El Aidi held the position of President of Moulay Yacoub commune. He faced serious charges related to embezzlement of public funds and granting illegal licenses. Investigations conducted by the relevant authorities revealed significant financial and administrative irregularities during his tenure as commune president.
The Court of First Instance had previously convicted El Aidi of these charges, a decision now confirmed by the Court of Appeal. This verdict comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat financial and administrative corruption in local governance.
Regarding the retired civil servant Abdelmadjid Bahkani, the court decided to modify the charge against him from fraud to complicity in delivering documents to unauthorized persons, sentencing him to one year in prison. This modification in the charge reflects the court’s commitment to accurately defining the facts and their proper legal characterization.
It’s worth noting that this case has garnered significant attention in political and legal circles, given that the main defendant held a parliamentary position in addition to his role as local commune president. This verdict sends a clear message that the law applies to everyone, regardless of their positions or responsibilities.
With this ruling, the Fez Court of Appeal has put a final end to this long-running case, emphasizing the importance of accountability and transparency in public affairs management.
