Arrest of Police Officer in Marrakech for Alleged Sexual Assault
A police officer in Marrakech has been placed in custody following a serious allegation of rape. The officer, who holds the rank of brigadier, was detained after a woman filed a complaint against him, claiming that he sexually assaulted her.
According to preliminary investigations, the woman reported that she was attacked by a man who introduced himself as a police officer. The alleged assault occurred while she was with another individual, during which the accused is said to have committed the act described in her complaint.
The investigation conducted by the judicial police enabled them to identify the suspect, leading to his arrest. The police officer is currently being held in custody based on the directives from the public prosecutor’s office, which is working to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
In addition to the legal proceedings, the accused officer has also been temporarily suspended from his duties. This administrative measure was taken by the Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance while the judicial process is underway. Potential disciplinary actions will be determined following the conclusions of the investigation and will adhere to the specific regulations governing the conduct of national security personnel.
As reported by fr.le360.ma.
