Moroccan influencer held in detention in Casablanca
Ali Lmrabet was arrested in Tangier and then transferred to Casablanca, where he is being held by the judicial police for online publications targeting individuals and institutions.
Moroccan influencer held in detention in Casablanca
The Moroccan judiciary announced, via a statement released on 13 July 2026, that a content creator known by the name Ali Lmrabet is currently in detention. The man was intercepted at the airport in the northern city before being taken to the kingdom's economic metropolis, according to details provided by Maroc Hebdo.
Searches had been launched concerning him. The publications he shared on digital networks would contain personal criticism and offensive remarks towards entities and official structures. Some of these online interventions would also constitute violations with respect to legal bodies.
The National Brigade of the Judicial Police, based in the city of Casablanca, has been charged with the case. The suspect is being held there for the investigations required, under the direct authority of magistrates from the local public prosecutor's office.
Interviews with investigators respect the legal protections granted to any person being prosecuted, including the principle that any accusation remains to be proven. Following the police's work, the case will return to representatives of the public ministry to decide on the next steps.
Source: Google News MA — Crime (fr)