Acquittal of President in Controversial Public Funds Case
The Appeals Chamber of the Criminal Court specializing in financial crimes at the Marrakech Court of Appeal delivered a significant verdict on Thursday, declaring the regional council president of Essaouira, Kabir Al-Maashi, not guilty of charges related to the mismanagement of public funds in the notorious "Hotel of the Walls" case. This ruling overturned a previous sentence that had condemned Al-Maashi to two years of imprisonment.
The court's decision to fully acquit him of all charges was based on a comprehensive review of the investigation's proceedings, alongside the defense team's arguments, which highlighted the lack of sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations against him. This ruling effectively brings an end to one of the most notable cases of financial crime that had captured the attention of the local public in the Essaouira region, particularly due to its connection with public administration and tourism projects.
As reported by elhadat24.com.
