Rabat -The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has announced that its interactive digital platform, “E-blagh,” has successfully processed a total of 7,083 reports of illegal online content in its first three months of operation.
Launched in early June as a tool for the immediate reporting of online criminal activities, “E-blagh” has proven to be a valuable asset in combating a wide range of offenses, including technology-related crimes, terrorism-related content, violations of minors’ rights, and threats to personal safety.
In a detailed analysis of the notifications received, the DGSN technical team focused on 6,788 reports concerning technology-related crimes. Notably, 60% of these reports involved digital fraud, while 20% related to sexual extortion. Other categories included defamation (10%), violence and threats of violence (5%), and various other digital offenses, such as incitement to commit crimes against individuals and online trafficking of prohibited substances.
To ensure prompt and effective action, the “E-blagh” technical teams conducted thorough assessments of each report before forwarding them to the relevant judicial police departments. This process facilitated timely notifications to the public prosecutor’s office and the initiation of necessary investigations.
Under the supervision of public prosecutors, these investigations have led to the identification of 82 individuals suspected of involvement in criminal activities. Of these, 23 suspects have been presented to the judiciary, while national search warrants have been issued for nine others. Ongoing investigations are underway for the remaining suspects linked to these criminal offenses.
In addressing issues of terrorism and extremism, the “E-blagh” platform received 295 notifications regarding the incitement of terrorist acts during the same timeframe. This included 85 notifications associated with online activities that praised the terrorist organization “ISIS,” prompting serious investigative follow-ups.
The platform also demonstrated a high level of trust and engagement, with 4,117 notifications submitted by users who opted to provide their personal information, representing over two-thirds of the total reports received.
As part of its commitment to fostering mutual trust with users, the “E-blagh” digital platform recorded 564 reports from outside Morocco, with submissions coming from countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
The development of the “E-blagh” platform is rooted in essential security principles, including the concept of collective security, which encourages citizens to participate in reinforcing safety in its broadest sense.
This partnership emphasizes the responsibility to report any potential threats and risks, as well as the obligation to alert authorities about crimes and attempted crimes that jeopardize public safety. DGSN concluded by stating that through the promotion of this collaborative approach, they hope to build trust and strengthen the bond between law enforcement and the community.
