Six Algerian nationals arrested in Morocco in forged documents case
The BNPJ arrested six men from Algeria, accused of establishing a network for manufacturing counterfeit documents to obtain Moroccan residence permits.
Six Algerian nationals arrested in Morocco in forged documents case
At the end of June, Moroccan services of the National Brigade of the Judicial Police conducted an operation that resulted in the apprehension of six individuals from Algeria. This intervention was made possible thanks to information transmitted by the DGST, the directorate responsible for territorial surveillance, as reported by Barlamane.
The first man arrested was listed among persons wanted by Interpol. Algerian authorities had requested the circulation of a red notice against him, accusing him of being involved in drug trafficking within a criminal group. During his arrest, officers discovered that he possessed Moroccan residence cards that had been trafficked. This discovery opened a lead that guided investigators towards other members of this network.
Five other individuals from the same country were subsequently identified and arrested. Initial findings of the investigation reveal that these men were staying illegally in Morocco. They possessed certificates of good conduct issued by Algerian authorities, as well as forged papers bearing the names of companies that do not exist.
The suspects allegedly assembled these documents to create misleading administrative files. The objective was to submit residence card applications fraudulently and thereby avoid prosecution in other countries.
During searches, police officers seized several foreign passports, ten counterfeit stamps and various forged documents. A laptop and several mobile phones were also recovered, as they could contain digital evidence related to these illegal activities.
Two vehicles, which investigators believe were used to commit these offences, were placed under seal. A chequebook and quantities of money, considered to be the proceeds of these criminal activities, were also seized.
The six arrested individuals were remanded in custody under the supervision of the prosecutor's office. Investigations continue to determine the precise role of each group member, track the path of financial flows and verify how the forged documents were used. Investigators are also seeking to determine whether the residence permits obtained were used to conceal persons wanted abroad.
Source: Google News MA — Crime (fr)