Moroccan have been captivated by a recent intriguing case, involving sexual assault, nepotism and what appears to be a highly contentious investigation into an alleged group sexual assault case.
Earlier this month, a French woman, lawyer by profession, filed a complaint alleging that she was drugged and gang-raped during a party at a luxury villa in Casablanca on November 2nd.
Her Moroccan fiance, a senior executive at a major business federation, also filed a complaint, alleging that he was assaulted and forcibly removed from the villa.
The accused men, sons of influential Moroccan businessmen, are facing serious charges, including rape, assault, and drug possession.
The incident occurred at a lavish party in a luxurious villa in Ain Diab thrown by the son of a prominent Casablanca “billionaire” for a select group of friends. Among attendees were the young Moroccan man and his French fiance.
The scene was set for chaos when the young man and his fiancée arrived at the villa, and got into a heated argument, fueled by the fiancée’s demand that young man’s ex-girlfriend who was attending be kicked out. The situation escalated, culminating in the man’s alleged assault and expulsion while his fiancée remained at the party.
The party raged on until 6:30 AM. When the young lawyer left the villa, her fiancé was still waiting for her outside.
When he asked her about why she stayed at the party after he left, she told him that she had been held in a room upstairs and had been raped by multiple individuals.
She claimed that she had been drugged with a powerful substance in her drink, rendering her unable to resist or perceive what was happening.
Following the incident, the couple filed a complaint. The father of the young man also filed a complaint, claiming that he had been assaulted by one of the suspects, and that his car had been damaged during the confrontation.
Hespress sources say that the father had confronted the accused, who was a relative, about his actions, leading to a dispute.
The female victim underwent medical examinations and conducted blood tests to identify the drug she believed she had been given and left Morocco, citing professional engagements.
The investigation into the suspects accused of raping a young French lawyer, along with charges of assault, battery, and cocaine use, began on November 20.
The suspects were taken into police custody in Casablanca for questioning to determine the extent of each person’s involvement.
The number of people involved in the rape increased to four after the investigation revealed the relevance of another young man at the party, nicknamed as “Coiffeur” (The Hairdresser).
On Saturday, the investigative judge at the Ain Sebaa Court in Casablanca ordered the detention of three suspects at the local prison, while a fourth suspect was released pending further investigation.
Investigations are expected to summon all those who attended the party, including an ex-girlfriend who was at the center of the initial confrontation.
Currently in France, the victim plans to return to Morocco to give her statement to judicial authorities, shedding further light on this complex case.
Her fiancé, the main plaintiff in the case, has been cooperative with investigators, providing key details including the alleged location of the crime and the identity of one of the main instigators.
The French Embassy has stepped in to assist its citizen, appointing a lawyer to monitor and follow up on the case.
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