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Casablanca — Moroccan police in Marrakech arrested a 34-year-old French national of Lebanese origin on Wednesday, after she was flagged in an international search linked to financial crime.
The suspect was stopped in the city following a routine identity check. A search in the database of Interpol showed she was the subject of a red notice issued at the request of the National Central Bureau in Paris. French authorities suspect her of involvement in an organized network carrying out fraud and cyber-related financial offenses.
According to initial findings, members of the network contacted victims in France and Canada by phone, posing as bank employees. They allegedly convinced victims to share sensitive banking details, which were then used to access accounts and withdraw funds. The total amount stolen is estimated at 640,000 euros.
After her arrest, the woman was placed under the extradition procedure ordered by the competent public prosecutor. Morocco’s National Central Bureau, based in Rabat and operating under the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), has informed its French counterpart of the arrest as part of the process.
Authorities say the case fits into broader efforts by Moroccan security services to strengthen international cooperation, particularly in tracking down suspects wanted in cross-border crime cases.
The investigation remains ongoing as French authorities prepare the next steps in the extradition request.
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