The Regional Judicial Police Brigade in the city of Fez has referred a former regional director of the Moroccan Foundation for the Promotion of Primary Education to the public prosecutor's office. The charges stem from serious irregularities that recently came to light within the foundation. According to sources, the public prosecutor's office has decided to pursue the accused while in pre-trial detention on charges of embezzlement of public funds, breach of trust, forgery of private documents, and use of forged documents.
The case came to light following a complaint filed by the Moroccan Foundation for the Promotion of Primary Education against the accused. The complaint alleges that the former regional director committed a number of criminal acts punishable under the penal code. These acts include forging employment contracts by reinstating substitute teachers who had already resigned or whose fixed-term contracts had expired.
The accused is also alleged to have forged bank account data for compensated teachers by changing account numbers and names and replacing them with others. Additionally, the accused appointed fictitious teachers within the same region and between different regions. Investigations and inquiries revealed that the accused had hacked into the foundation's electronic platform and made numerous unauthorized changes.
The accused made changes to the information system, altering the status of teachers from "leaving" to "joining" and reinstating substitutes in units and sections that had already been closed by the foundation and its partners. The public prosecutor's office has scheduled a hearing for October 15 to try the accused on charges of embezzlement and other crimes.
The Moroccan Foundation for the Promotion of Primary Education had filed a complaint against the accused, leading to the investigation and subsequent charges. The case highlights the efforts of Moroccan authorities to combat corruption and embezzlement within public institutions. The accused's actions are believed to have caused significant financial losses to the foundation.
The case also raises concerns about the vulnerability of the foundation's electronic systems and the need for enhanced security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Authorities have assured that they will take steps to strengthen the foundation's internal controls and prevent future cases of embezzlement.
The trial of the accused is set to take place on October 15, and if convicted, the accused could face severe penalties for the crimes committed. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency within public institutions and the need for effective measures to prevent corruption and embezzlement.
Key points
- Former regional director of the Moroccan Foundation for the Promotion of Primary Education charged with embezzlement and forgery
- Accused allegedly forged employment contracts and bank account data, and appointed fictitious teachers
- Trial set to take place on October 15, with potential severe penalties for the accused if convicted
