The Fes court has decided to postpone the trial concerning allegations of forgery and tax fraud against Abdelilah Baaziz, the president of the Taza Regional Council, along with eleven other defendants, including several contractors. This decision was made by the misdemeanor chamber of the primary court in Fes, presided over by Judge Abdelmajid Wazani, on Friday, April 17, 2026. The trial has been rescheduled for May 8, 2026, allowing the defense attorneys adequate time to prepare their arguments and review the case documents.
During this session, similar to the previous one, the defense team requested temporary release for the defendants, asserting that they possess stable residences and are willing to comply with any financial guarantees set by the court. However, in a preliminary ruling regarding the request for temporary release submitted by the defense during the initial trial session, the court denied all such requests, maintaining the defendants' detention while allowing time for the preparation of their defense and their presentation to the court as per the defense's request.
It is noteworthy that the public prosecution in Fes is pursuing charges against twelve individuals, led by the Taza Regional Council president, following complaints from twelve victims and testimonies from eight witnesses involved in the case. According to the details presented in the case file, the public prosecutor has charged the regional council president with offenses including fraud, forgery of official documents, creation of false certificates, and tax fraud through the submission of fictitious invoices. Additionally, another defendant, identified as B.R., faces charges of fraud and the use of forged commercial documents, while the third defendant, B.J., is charged with fraud and forgery of official documents. The fourth defendant, A.H., is similarly charged with fraud, forgery of official documents, and complicity in these offenses. Other defendants face various related charges, reflecting the extensive nature of the alleged fraudulent activities.
As reported by hespress.com.
