French judicial authorities have seized real estate properties in Morocco as part of a tax fraud investigation, according to a statement from the Quimper prosecutor's office. The operation, conducted on April 30, 2026, targeted assets linked to a French national suspected of concealing undeclared funds.
Marie-NoΓ«lle Collobert, vice-prosecutor at the Quimper tribunal, stated that 'a huge amount of money passes under the radar of taxation,' highlighting the scale of financial offenses in the region. The seized properties include residential and commercial buildings in Marrakech and Casablanca.
The investigation, initiated in 2025, uncovered a network of shell companies used to transfer funds to Morocco. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, is accused of evading taxes on income exceeding β¬2 million between 2018 and 2024.
This case is part of a broader crackdown on cross-border tax evasion by French authorities, who have increased cooperation with Moroccan counterparts. The assets seized are estimated to be worth approximately β¬1.5 million.
The suspect faces potential charges of tax fraud and money laundering, with a court hearing scheduled for June 2026. The Quimper prosecutor's office emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing.
