Marrakech Court Convicts MP for Fraud and Breach of Trust
In a significant legal development within Morocco, the Appeals Court in Marrakech has sentenced Member of Parliament Hamid Akroud to six months of imprisonment along with a fine of 1,500 dirhams. Additionally, he has been ordered to pay a civil compensation of one million dirhams to the plaintiff. This verdict comes in light of accusations against the MP, who represents the Rahamena district and is a member of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces party, for fraud and breach of trust.
The ruling marks a conclusive end to a lengthy judicial saga that has seen various twists and turns. Initially, on September 15, 2021, the primary court had acquitted Akroud and declared that it lacked jurisdiction over the civil claims involved. However, following an appeal, the Appeals Court overturned this decision and proceeded to convict him.
Throughout the judicial process, the Appeals Court held 14 sessions starting from May 14, 2025, before reserving the case for deliberation on October 7, 2026, culminating in this final judgment.
The case originated from a commercial dispute between Hamid Akroud and a company specializing in the rental and installation of audiovisual equipment. The two parties had entered into a contract that stipulated the rental of equipment for a nightclub owned by Akroud, with monthly payments and a clause for the transfer of ownership upon the contract's completion. However, tensions escalated when the company accused Akroud of obstructing the execution of the contract's terms and preventing inspections of the installed equipment, leading to the legal claims of fraud and breach of trust.
As reported by akhbarona.com.
