Kénitra public prosecutor: investigation opened into drug money in elections

The Kénitra public prosecutor's office has opened an investigation following statements by a candidate about the use of funds from drug trafficking to influence elections.

Kénitra: public prosecutor investigates allegations of illicit election financing

According to Google News MA, the Kénitra public prosecutor's office has opened an investigation following statements attributed to a candidate, indicating possible attempts to influence the forthcoming legislative elections by means of funds derived from drug trafficking. The statements in question were made at a political rally.

The investigation concerns accusations involving a deputy from the Justice and Development Party (PJD), identified by the name El Ibrahimi. The public prosecutor responded to public statements by this candidate regarding the introduction of drug money into the electoral process ahead of the 2026 legislative elections.

No formal charges have been announced at this stage. The opening of the investigation constitutes a judicial response to statements made publicly at the rally.

Source: Google News MA

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