AZEMMOUR, Morocco – A high-ranking local official in Azemmour was caught red-handed accepting a bribe on Monday, August 4, 2025, a move that signals a new era of zero tolerance for administrative corruption.
A municipal vice-president was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe, highlighting the kingdom’s commitment to administrative integrity.
Official Caught Taking Bribe in Azemmour
Authorities arrested a vice-president of the Azemmour Municipality on Monday, August 4, 2025, who was responsible for issuing economic licenses. The official was apprehended in the act of receiving a bribe within a public establishment in the city center.
- A municipal official in Azemmour was arrested on August 4, 2025, for alleged corruption.
- The arrest followed a denunciation via an anti-corruption hotline.
- The official is accused of demanding a bribe to expedite an administrative process.
- Authorities seized 3,000 dirhams from the suspect.
- The official faces charges of active corruption and abuse of function.
The sting operation was initiated after a member of the Moroccan diaspora reported being subjected to “shameless blackmail.” The report detailed how the official allegedly demanded a bribe to speed up an administrative procedure.
Under the direction of the El Jadida prosecution, investigators from the BRPJ meticulously planned and executed a trap. The suspect was apprehended with 3,000 dirhams in cash, caught in the act of receiving the payment.
The elected official was taken into police custody on charges of “active corruption” and “abuse of function.” He was referred to justice on Tuesday morning. This operation underscores the government’s stance against the misuse of power and its dedication to maintaining the kingdom’s administrative integrity.
