Zakaria Larousi, judge and head of the unit monitoring the implementation of penal measures and judicial rulings at the Presidency of the Public Prosecution, confirmed that following recent incidents of violence, vandalism, and incitement in several Moroccan cities, around 193 suspects have been prosecuted.
In a statement to the media,Laroussaid that an investigative request was filed against 18 suspects, of whom 16 were remanded in custody by order of the investigating judge.
He added that 19 individuals were prosecuted in pre-trial detention by the competent public prosecutors, given the seriousness of the offenses committed, which largely involved crimes against public order, noting that some were under the influence of drugs at the time of arrest.
According to Larousi, 158 suspects were prosecuted while under provisional release, while proceedings were dismissed against 24 others. A number of individuals were also released after being heard in formal legal records.
He stressed that these unauthorized protests were marked by actions bearing no relation to peaceful demonstration. The incidents included stone-throwing at security forces, vandalism of private property, material damage to vehicles and storefronts, thefts, arson attacks on state-owned vehicles, destruction of public utilities, acts of violence, and obstruction of traffic on public roads.
Given the damage caused to citizens’ security and safety, and since such acts fall under criminal law, judicial investigations were immediately launched under the supervision of the competent public prosecutors, in full compliance with legal procedures.
The judicial inquiries, he continued, revealed the involvement of several minors who were referred to juvenile courts for appropriate legal measures.
Investigations also uncovered the dissemination of digital content on social media accounts inciting people to protest, as well as the circulation of footage of demonstrations abroad, intended to mislead the public, boost viewership, and generate financial profit.
Larousi said investigations are still ongoing to apprehend other suspects allegedly involved in the incidents of September 30, who will be brought before the competent prosecution authorities based on the outcomes of the inquiries.
He concluded by stressing that the public prosecutors remain committed to safeguarding the security and safety of citizens and their property, maintaining public order, and upholding both rights and freedoms under the law and the constitution.
He emphasized that the prosecution will not hesitate to enforce the law rigorously to preserve public safety.
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