On August 3, 2026, the King's Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Fez ordered the arrest and prosecution of a notary on charges of fraud and breach of trust. The notary was taken into custody and incarcerated at Bourkaiz prison in Fez.
The case involves a property sale where the seller, a Moroccan living abroad (MRE), reportedly sold his property for 3.1 million dirhams but never received the funds. The notary is accused of misappropriating the sale proceeds.
According to local reports, the notary faces multiple allegations of fraud and abuse of confidence. The investigation is ongoing, and the notary will be brought before the public prosecutor for further questioning.
Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the notary or the exact details of the alleged scheme, but the arrest underscores ongoing efforts to combat real estate fraud in Morocco.
