فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Primary Court in the Financial Crimes Division in Fez held two sessions on September 9, 2025, to hear two separate cases involving officials from the Moulay Yacoub commune. The sessions included the presence of the former president of the commune and several of his associates, alongside the current president, his first deputy, and their close associates. These cases concern allegations of financial misconduct, within the framework of a series of investigations uncovering corruption and money laundering in the commune’s administration.
The court decided to postpone the hearing of both cases to the session scheduled for September 23, 2025, following a formal request by attorney Harma, representing the Moulay Yacoub commune, to intervene as a civil party in the case. This intervention aims to protect the commune’s interests impartially and comprehensively against all involved parties without exception.
This development comes as part of broader judicial oversight of the commune’s leadership. Earlier in 2025, the Court of Appeal in Fez issued rulings in similar cases, including one-year prison sentences and asset seizures against the president and deputy on charges of money laundering and embezzlement. The rulings issued in July and August 2025 dealt with penalties related to the misuse of public funds, suspicious procurement deals, and unauthorized demolition of public facilities. The background of these files dates back to ongoing investigations since 2024, involving former officials and charges such as bribery, forgery, and diversion of communal resources for illicit purposes.
Relevant authorities, including local officials, have emphasized the importance of holding all those involved accountable, while details of the September 9 session remain subject to official disclosures from the court. Further updates are expected following the rescheduled hearing.
