Fes Court Postpones Case Involving Taza Regional Council President
On June 12, 2026, the criminal court in Fes announced the postponement of the hearing regarding the high-profile case involving fake invoices and fictitious companies, which includes the president of the Taza Regional Council, Abdelilah Baaziz, and several other defendants. The court has rescheduled the case for June 26, 2026, allowing time for a newly appointed defense attorney to review the case files and prepare their defense strategy.
During the session, a significant development occurred as the Moroccan state, represented by the Prime Minister, was officially recognized as a civil party in the case. The state’s legal counsel has filed civil claims seeking compensation exceeding 50 million dirhams against the Baaziz brothers.
Details of the Allegations Against Baaziz and Associates
Abdelilah Baaziz, alongside ten other individuals—including his brothers—faces serious allegations stemming from investigations by the regional judicial police. These inquiries have indicated a suspected network involved in issuing illegal invoices and creating fictitious companies, allegedly utilized for tax fraud activities. Following the preliminary investigations and hearings with the suspects, the public prosecutor at the Fes court decided to prosecute them while in custody, leading to their detention at the local Berkaiz prison before their trial commenced.
The accused individuals are facing multiple charges, including fraud, forgery of official and commercial documents, and issuing documents containing false information. Additionally, they are implicated in participating in tax fraud through the use of suspected fictitious invoices, among other related criminal activities. The legal proceedings are being closely monitored given the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the serious nature of the allegations.
As reported by ar.le360.ma.
