Rabat.. Arrest of 6 Algerians involved in forging official documents to obtain residency in Morocco

Rabat –Members of the National Judicial Police Division, in coordination with the interests of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance, were able to arrest six Algerian citizens suspected of being linked to a criminal network specialized in forging official documents and using them to obtain residence cards in Morocco, in an attempt to evade international prosecution.

This security operation, carried out on June 25 and 26, came after the arrest of an Algerian citizen who was the subject of a red notice issued by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), at the request of the Algerian judicial authorities, on suspicion of his involvement in cases related to drug trafficking within a criminal network, as he was found in possession of forged residency documents.

Research and investigations undertaken by the security services led to the identification and arrest of five other suspects, after preliminary investigations revealed their involvement in forging residence documents and criminal record certificates issued by the Algerian authorities, in addition to preparing documents attributed to fictitious companies, for the purpose of using them to obtain residence documents in Morocco through fraudulent means.

Preliminary data also indicate that network members are suspected of being involved in other crimes, including impersonating others, illegal residency, and drug trafficking.

Inspections carried out in the context of this case resulted in the seizure of foreign passports, ten forged stamps, and forged documents, in addition to a laptop computer and a number of mobile phones suspected of containing digital data related to criminal activity.

Two light vehicles suspected of being used to carry out these acts were also seized, along with a checkbook and sums of money suspected to be the proceeds of this activity.

The suspects have been placed under theoretical guard, subject to the judicial investigation being conducted under the supervision of the competent Public Prosecution, while research continues to identify all possible extensions of this network and arrest the rest of those involved.

Source:“My press”

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