Marrakech Police Detain Franco-Algerian National Wanted for Passport Forgery
On April 30, 2026, local law enforcement in Marrakech apprehended a 35-year-old Franco-Algerian man, who was found to be living illegally within Moroccan territory. This arrest followed the issuance of an international arrest warrant by French judicial authorities, indicating that the individual was wanted for his alleged involvement in an extensive passport forgery scheme. The operation was executed after the suspect was identified in the Interpol database, where he was flagged under a red notice, which serves as a request for his arrest and extradition based on charges of international passport falsification and trafficking.
Subsequent investigations confirmed that the man was indeed residing in Morocco unlawfully, and his identity was verified through international records. As a result, he was placed under the authority of the competent public prosecutor's office, leading to his detention while awaiting the processing of the extradition request. The individual is currently in custody as part of the extradition procedure, with the Central Bureau National Interpol Rabat, falling under the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), notifying their French counterparts to initiate the handover process.
This arrest highlights the ongoing commitment of specialized services in Morocco to apprehend individuals sought on an international scale for transnational criminal activities, reinforcing the country’s dedication to combating organized crime.
As reported by lareleve.ma.
