Eight months' imprisonment for videographer Ben Nesnas in Témara
A court near Rabat has imposed an effective prison sentence on an influencer for broadcasting images of acts of brutality against an animal, as well as threatening remarks and statements offensive to religious values.
Eight months' imprisonment for videographer Ben Nesnas in Témara
On 6 July 2026, a court in the suburbs of the capital handed down a criminal conviction against a man known on social media platforms under the name Ben Nesnas. The competent court in Témara decided to incarcerate him for eight months without suspension and ordered him to pay a financial penalty of 20,000 dirhams. This case, reported by lareleve.ma, provoked strong reaction in civil society, particularly among animal rights advocates.
The case dates back to a period of major religious celebration, when the accused posted a film showing the killing and mutilation of a canine without any justification. Police services then opened an investigation, mobilising specialists to trace the origin of the file and verify its integrity.
The judges upheld several serious charges against him. Beyond the mistreatment inflicted on the animal, the judges upheld charges concerning statements and images damaging to the foundations of Islam. The court also imposed sanctions for the circulation of content offensive to collective morality, as well as statements inciting violence and criminal offences.
The publication had triggered widespread outcry on social media. Citizens and activists had mobilised to demand prosecution. The hearing was closely followed by organisations working for animal protection.
With this decision, the judges intend to recall that cybercrime laws apply fully to content broadcast online. The lawyers of the plaintiffs regard this ruling as a landmark decision, emphasising that the internet does not constitute a sanctuary beyond the reach of justice.
Source: Google News MA — Crime (fr)