Judicial Investigation into Certified Translation Practices in Tangier
The ongoing debate surrounding certified translation services in Tangier has escalated to a significant legal inquiry, as authorities respond to serious allegations against certain public notary offices near the family court in the northern city. Recent developments indicate that the public prosecutor's office in Tangier, led by Prosecutor Murad Tadi, has issued strict directives to initiate an investigation into claims that some public notaries are involved in illegal practices, including acting as intermediaries in translation services and receiving unlawful commissions.
According to information obtained by Hespress, the prosecutor has emphasized the importance of interviewing citizens who appeared in videos posted by local media, where they accused brokers of misleading them regarding certified translations. These brokers operate in the vicinity of the primary court in Tangier, and the investigation will extend to the public notary offices and brokers who facilitate the recruitment of potential clients.
In one video, a young man raised questions about the legality of certain individuals accepting personal documents from clients while directing them to public notary offices, falsely presenting them as certified translation offices. Many victims expressed their outrage upon discovering they had been scammed, as they were charged fees far exceeding the actual cost of the requested translations. They vocalized their concerns about these exploitative practices occurring right outside an institution that should ideally provide safety and security.
One individual featured in these videos placed the blame on certified translators who collaborate with brokers to attract clients, emphasizing the need to eradicate these damaging practices that tarnish the reputation of the profession and the institutions involved. The contentious issue has been the subject of numerous complaints, which detail allegations of illegal activities attributed to two specific offices, suspected of luring clients through misleading tactics.
Correspondence reviewed by Hespress indicates that the alleged misleading practices involve suggesting that they provide certified translation services, despite lacking the legal credentials to engage in such activities. These communications highlight that the illegal practices not only encompass unfair competition but may also involve impersonation related to a legally regulated profession, given that certified translation is governed by stringent legal standards that restrict its practice to accredited professionals.
The complaints from certified translators in Tangier raise critical questions about adherence to the legal frameworks governing the profession. Notably, the law regulating certified translation explicitly prohibits accepting documents through intermediaries in exchange for commissions, mandating that certified translators receive documents directly from the concerned party or their legal representative, due to the sensitive nature of the information involved.
As reported by hespress.com.
