Rabat- Moroccan radio presenter Mohamed Boussfiha, also known as “Momo,” is under investigation for spreading false information.
The public prosecutor at the Ain Sebaa Court decided that Momo should pay a bail of MAD 100,000, while he will remain under constant surveillance as part of the ongoing investigation while on bail.
Following the suspects’ interrogation today, the Public Prosecution has decided to pursue charges against two individuals for fabricating a false crime and insulting an organized entity. They will be referred to the Ain Sebaa Local Prison (Oukacha) for further legal proceedings.
Last week’s “MOMO Morning show” witnessed an alarming incident when a caller’s phone was apparently stolen live on air, prompting listeners to shout “thief! thief!” before the call abruptly ended.
In response, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) issued a statement revealing that provincial police in Casablanca have launched a judicial inquiry over the past weekend to identify all individuals implicated in fabricating a fictitious crime and spreading false information through information systems, thus jeopardizing citizens’ sense of security.
The investigations have revealed that the caller assumed a false identity and fabricated a fictitious theft scenario, involving another individual.
This scheme was for personal gain and also to increase the radio station’s audience, the police statement emphasized, further stating: “Continued inquiries into this matter by the provincial judicial police department are underway under the supervision of the public prosecutor’s office.”
According to the statement, the ongoing investigation into the matter led to the arrest of the second accomplice involved in the commission of these criminal acts, which undermined public safety and tranquility.
Meanwhile, the preliminary investigation established that this individual had previously conducted several similar fraudulent operations using the same criminal modus operandi.
