New fraud case shakes Tangier

A new case of fraud is shaking the city of Tangier, strangely reminiscent of the “Majmouaat Al Khayr” scandal that hit the headlines some time ago. The investigating judge of the Tangier Court of First Instance has begun the first hearings of a detailed investigation into a fraud network called “Aji Ntaawnou” (Come, let’s help each other).

According to reliable sources, four suspects are currently being prosecuted for fraud and defrauding dozens of victims. The latter claim to have been duped by the accused who promised them to multiply their financial investments within the group, following a well-established pyramid scheme.

Today’s session was marked by palpable tensions within the courtroom. The victims’ families found themselves face to face with the relatives of one of the suspects involved in the case, giving rise to heated exchanges. The situation nearly escalated, requiring the intervention of law enforcement to calm tempers and avoid any physical confrontation.

Investigation continues, city holds its breath

The thorough investigation is expected to continue in the coming weeks. The investigating judge will work to gather more evidence and testimonies in order to establish precise responsibilities and bring to justice those involved in this case, which only increases the concern of the inhabitants of Tangier in the face of the resurgence of scams in the city.

It should be recalled that the security services of Tangier had proceeded, on Friday, July 5, to the arrest of a nursery owner suspected of being involved in a fraud operation similar to network marketing. This case is reminiscent of the scandal of the “inheritance gift” which had previously caused a great stir in the city.

According to local sources, the victims of this scam had surrounded the suspect in one of the streets of the city after she had disappeared for a long time. The authorities, alerted, intervened on the scene and took the woman to the police station to question her about the facts of which she is accused.

Several victims had already filed complaints with the public prosecutor’s office and security services, accusing the nursery owner of having defrauded them for sums varying up to 35,000 dirhams. The suspect allegedly convinced them to participate in a lottery called “Aji Ntaawnou”, similar to the “inheritance gift” system and the “Majmouaat Al Khayr” group.

The modus operandi consisted of asking participants to invest money and recruiting others to multiply their stakes. The investigation revealed the involvement of other individuals in this case, who were also arrested and brought before the competent prosecutor, before being presented today before the investigating judge.

This new case highlights the persistence of fraud networks in Tangier, despite the efforts of the authorities to stem this phenomenon. It also highlights the vulnerability of some citizens to promises of quick and easy gains, recalling the importance of vigilance and financial education.

The people of Tangier remain in suspense following the developments of this case, hoping that justice will be served and that measures will be taken to prevent similar cases in the future. The impact of such scams on community trust and the local economy cannot be underestimated, calling for a firm and coordinated response from the relevant authorities.

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