The president of Ghiyat Gharbia commune council, Qasim Shnouf, has been officially removed from his position and stripped of his role as a local councillor. This decision comes after a court ruling handed down a one-year prison sentence. The commune is located in the Taza province, and the local authorities are expected to announce a call for nominations to form a new management office in the coming days.
According to local sources, the ousting of Shnouf follows a ruling by the anti-money laundering chamber of the Fes Court of First Instance. The court found Shnouf guilty and sentenced him to one year in prison, along with a fine of 30,000 dirhams. The court also ruled that two other defendants, Lkhder Boukdira and Mohammed Aasri, were not guilty of the charges brought against them.
The court's decision also included the confiscation of certain assets belonging to Shnouf and a fourth defendant, Mohammed Qartomi. The assets were seized as part of the investigation into money laundering allegations. Additionally, the court ordered the release of certain properties and bank accounts that had been frozen as part of the investigation.
The Ghiyat Gharbia commune council is located in the Taza province, and the local authorities are expected to take steps to ensure the smooth operation of the council. The ousting of Shnouf has created a vacancy in the council's leadership, and a new president will need to be elected to take his place.
The court's decision was made in accordance with the laws and regulations in place to combat money laundering. The anti-money laundering chamber of the Fes Court of First Instance has the authority to investigate and prosecute cases related to money laundering and other financial crimes.
The removal of Shnouf from his position as president of the Ghiyat Gharbia commune council is part of a broader effort to promote transparency and accountability in local government. The Moroccan government has taken steps in recent years to strengthen its anti-corruption laws and ensure that those in positions of power are held accountable for their actions.
The local authorities are expected to announce a call for nominations to fill the vacancy created by Shnouf's ousting. The new president will be responsible for leading the Ghiyat Gharbia commune council and ensuring that the council operates effectively and efficiently.
Key points
- The president of Ghiyat Gharbia commune council has been ousted and stripped of his position following a court ruling.
- The court's decision was made in accordance with the laws and regulations in place to combat money laundering.
- The local authorities are expected to announce a call for nominations to fill the vacancy created by Shnouf's ousting.
