Legal Proceedings Initiated Against Employees in Marrakech
Recent developments in Marrakech have led to the initiation of judicial proceedings against several municipal employees working at administrative annexes under the Sidi Youssef Ben Ali district. These actions were prompted by allegations that these employees were involved in the documentation of "waiver contracts" related to real estate through informal agreements. Such practices are in direct violation of the instructions issued by the Ministry of Interior, which had definitively halted these operations at the beginning of 2013, aiming to combat the rampant issue of buying and selling properties in informal housing scenarios.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the scandal came to light last week when the judicial police of the Royal Gendarmerie in Marrakech launched a thorough investigation. This was triggered by the receipt of samples of contracts that had been executed and validated in recent weeks for substantial monetary compensation. The contracts in question primarily pertain to homes and properties located in the Harbil area.
The investigation currently encompasses five employees from various administrative annexes responsible for notarization services. However, it is anticipated that the list of those under investigation may grow as the inquiry continues, involving interviews with all parties linked to these irregularities. The situation serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by the authorities in maintaining integrity within municipal operations and safeguarding property rights.
As reported by akhbarona.com.
