Moroccan courts impose over 200 million dirhams in fines for money laundering in 2025
Specialised courts in the kingdom have handed down over 720 judgements against the laundering of illicit funds, with financial penalties exceeding 200 million dirhams during 2025.
Moroccan courts impose over 200 million dirhams in fines for money laundering in 2025
The courts of the kingdom have released data showing a toughening of the fight against economic crimes. At an event held in Tangier, M'Hammed Abdenabaoui, the number two at the Superior Council of the Judicial Authority, detailed the activity of sections devoted to financial offences, according to Hespress.
During 2025, the four specialised sections handed down 449 rulings. These decisions generated financial penalties, seizures and compensation in favour of the state and victims, totalling several billion dirhams.
On the matter of illicit fund laundering, judges ruled on more than 720 cases involving more than 1,496 defendants. The financial penalties imposed at first instance exceed 200 million dirhams. The average investigation period did not exceed 110 days, in line with the objectives set by the competent authorities.
According to M. Abdenabaoui, these indicators demonstrate improved performance in examining such disputes and an increased ability on the part of judges to tackle criminal proceeds. He stressed that depriving criminals of their profits represents the most effective method to cut off the sources of financing for mafia networks.
The magistrate also highlighted the essential role of the courts in public strategies for combating corruption. He specified that the Moroccan judiciary can prosecute nationals and national entities involved in acts of corruption committed outside the territory.
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