Legal Proceedings Against Taza Regional Council President
On April 10, 2026, Abdelilah Baaziz, the President of the Taza Regional Council and a member of the National Rally of Independents party, appeared before the criminal chamber at the Court of First Instance in Fez. His court appearance stems from allegations of forgery and tax fraud, leading to his detention for the duration of the proceedings. The court, presided over by Judge Abdelmajid Wazzani, has postponed the trial until April 17, 2026, to allow the defense team time to prepare and review the case documents.
During the proceedings, the defense representatives requested temporary release for the defendants, citing their willingness to meet all conditions for bail and ensuring their attendance at future hearings. However, the public prosecutor opposed this request, leaving the final decision in the hands of the court.
The public prosecutor's office has charged a total of twelve defendants, with Baaziz leading the list, following complaints from twelve victims and testimony from eight witnesses. According to the details of the case, the prosecution has leveled serious accusations against Baaziz, including fraud, forgery of official documents, commercial document forgery, knowingly creating false certificates, and tax fraud through the submission of fictitious invoices.
Other defendants have also been charged with various related offenses. For instance, one defendant, identified as "B.R.", faces charges of fraud, usage of forged commercial documents, and tax fraud through the use of fictitious invoices. Another defendant, "B.J.", is charged with fraud and forgery of official documents. The fourth accused, "A.H.", is facing charges of fraud, forgery in an official document, participating in the forgery of commercial documents, and tax fraud involving fictitious invoicing. Additionally, the defendant "H.A." is also facing similar charges.
Furthermore, the allegations extend to other defendants, including "H.L.", who has been charged with forgery of official documents, knowingly producing false certificates, and participation in fraud and tax fraud through fictitious invoices. Defendants "A.M." and "A.A." are also included in the proceedings with similar accusations. The case has attracted significant public attention due to its implications for local governance and accountability.
The upcoming sessions will be pivotal in determining the course of justice for the parties involved, as the community watches closely to see how the legal process unfolds.
As reported by hespress.com.
