Rabat– Authorities in Fez arrested seven individuals, aged between 26 and 47, on Monday for their suspected involvement in fraud, forgery, and cyber-related offenses.
The operation was carried out by the Regional Brigade of the Judicial Police in coordination with the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST).
Investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly defrauded multiple victims by falsely promising to secure visa appointments.
The arrests followed extensive inquiries that led to the identification of the suspects.
During searches, police seized identification documents, visa application materials, significant sums of money, bank deposit receipts, and money transfer records, suspected to be linked to the fraudulent scheme.
Authorities also confiscated computers, tablets, and mobile phones believed to contain digital evidence of the scam.
The suspects have been placed in police custody pending further investigation under the supervision of the public prosecutor’s office.
The inquiry aims to uncover the full scope of the operation and any additional parties involved.
