Rabat – Morocco’s Chief Prosecutor Hicham El Belaoui announced that the national hotline for reporting bribery has helped catch 407 people during 2024 and 2025.
El Belaoui, who serves as the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation and head of the Public Prosecution Office, said that 22 reports from the Court of Accounts were also received and that the necessary legal actions were taken.
He shared these figures during a study day held on Wednesday in Skhirat, organized by the Public Prosecution Office in partnership with the Superior Council of the Judiciary, the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s Inspectorate General, and the Court of Accounts.
The prosecutor stated that protecting public funds and fighting financial corruption are top priorities for the Public Prosecution’s criminal policy. He added that his office is committed to applying anti-corruption laws and seriously handling complaints and reports from oversight institutions.
El Belaoui also pointed out that strengthening preventive oversight mechanisms — both administrative and judicial — is a key part of protecting public money. He explained that the Public Prosecution Office is working with the Superior Council of the Judiciary to train and build the skills of judges working in financial crimes units through specialized workshops and courses.
The two-day meeting aims to improve cooperation between state institutions in promoting transparency and good governance.
The 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) ranked Morocco in the 99th spot out of 180 countries, with a score of 37 out of 100, showing a downward trend compared to 2018, when it ranked 73rd.
Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch and Mohamed Benalilou, President of the National Authority for Probity, Prevention, and Fight against Corruption (INPPLC), met on Tuesday in Rabat.
The meeting focused on giving new momentum to Morocco’s anti-corruption efforts and strengthening cooperation between government institutions.
Akhannouch and Benalilou discussed ways to fully implement the constitutional role of the INPPLC and to reinforce the country’s resilience in preventing and combating corruption. They also reviewed the main challenges facing Morocco in this area and examined how to improve the effectiveness of public policies related to transparency and integrity.
