Moroccan radio host, Mohamed Bousfiha (nicknamed “Momo”), faces prosecution for airing a fabricated theft on his show after a caller claimed to be robbed live, sparking outrage and a security probe.
Momo was released on Monday evening after the State Police Service in the city of Casablanca heard his statements.
During the show last week, a caller’s phone was stolen live on air, as listeners could hear the caller shouting “thief! thief!” before the call was disconnected.
A security source informed Hespress that the caller and a friend fabricated the story to gain personal benefits and boost the radio station’s audience.
Momo was subsequently summoned by the police for questioning to determine his involvement in the incident.
Bousfiha is accused of spreading misinformation and insulting authorities. The caller, his friend, is also under investigation.
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