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Police Arrests Suspected Fraudster in Marrakech University Scam

PUBLISHED April 15, 2026
Police Arrests Suspected Fraudster in Marrakech University Scam

In a significant operation, the judicial police in Marrakech successfully apprehended a 35-year-old man with a criminal record, suspected of involvement in a fraudulent scheme. The suspect allegedly deceived numerous individuals by promising to manage their travel arrangements, enrollment, and accommodation for studies in universities located in an Asian country. However, upon their arrival, victims discovered they had been misled; instead of being enrolled in legitimate academic programs, they found themselves registered for language courses and housed in inadequate conditions.

Initial investigations revealed that the suspect had swindled these individuals out of substantial amounts of money under false pretenses. Following thorough inquiries, law enforcement was able to detain the suspect and identify a second individual believed to be involved in this criminal activity.

The detained suspect has been placed under police custody as the judicial investigation continues under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor's office. Authorities are working diligently to uncover all circumstances and details surrounding this case while ongoing efforts are being made to apprehend the second suspect, whose identity has been fully established.

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