A group of Moroccan lawyers is advocating for the case against Group Al Kheir to be classified as human trafficking, following revelations from the testimonies of 16 detainees, predominantly women.
According to sources from Hespress Ar, the financial dimensions of the alleged crime have become increasingly evident.
As the judge conducts hearings for both the detained suspects and the victim complainants, the legal team is contemplating challenging the court’s jurisdiction and seeking to elevate the case to the Court of Appeal as a criminal matter. This case has garnered significant public interest due to the substantial amounts of money involved.
The lawyers representing several complainants argue that human trafficking is the most fitting charge for those connected to the Group Al Kheir scheme. They contend that the victims were essentially trafficked and defrauded, with their funds misappropriated for charitable activities and healthcare donations.
The development follows the judge’s order to detain Yousra, the group’s alleged mastermind, who was arrested at Tangier train station on Sunday. During her initial appearance before the King’s public prosecutor, Yousra appeared calm and composed, leading to frustration among the victims’ legal representatives.
On Thursday, the judge resumed questioning the 15 suspects, including 12 women and three men, confronting them with the numerous complaints filed against them.
A crucial phase of the investigation is anticipated soon, where the accused, particularly Yousra and her associates, will face the president, potentially uncovering further complexities in what is being described as “Morocco’s biggest financial scam.”
The case has led to hundreds of complaints, with estimates indicating that the number of victims could exceed one million. These victims span various cities in Morocco and include Moroccans living abroad, primarily in Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands, as well as potential victims from the United States and Canada, with claims totaling tens of billions of MAD.
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