A Moroccan psychiatrist has been accused of sexually assaulting female patients after allegedly drugging them with cocaine and sedatives, according to reports.
The shocking case, reported by Al-Ahdath Al-Maghribia newspaper, involves a specialist in mental health and addiction treatment who is said to have exploited vulnerable women seeking his help.
Authorities in the city of Fez have been investigating the claims, which came to light after the doctor’s own wife alerted prosecutors. She had reportedly discovered disturbing videos on his phone – footage of him assaulting patients – after returning from a trip to France.
Police say the psychiatrist, along with his cousin, targeted women suffering from mental health conditions, convincing them that he could treat their psychological struggles. Instead, investigators claim, he used his position to manipulate and drug them before assaulting them.
Some of the alleged victims were divorced or married women and had trusted him as their doctor. In one particularly disturbing incident, he is said to have given a sedative to a patient’s young daughter so he could be alone with the mother.
According to the newspaper, the psychiatrist would schedule appointments late at night under the guise of therapy. Once there, the women were allegedly given cocaine and other drugs before being assaulted.
The investigation only began after the doctor’s wife reportedly found incriminating evidence on his phone, including videos of the assaults. She immediately went to the authorities.
The accused and his cousin have already appeared before an investigative judge, who has set a hearing for July 9.
Police are calling for other victims to come forward.
