A recent investigation has uncovered a series of financial and administrative scandals at the Moroccan charity "Dar Al-Wafa'" in Fez. According to Meryem Iftissen, the current director of the social complex, the irregularities began in 2020 under the management of Hicham Khobash and director Abdel Latif Al-Dawi. These irregularities include a five-month delay in salary payments, failure to declare employees for social security, and accumulated debts to the National Electricity Office.
The situation worsened in 2022 under the previous director, Hassan Hajij, when the charity's bank account was frozen. Iftissen also revealed that there were instances of misappropriation of aid, including food and clothing. The charity's store manager, Nahila Al-Youbi, was accused of stealing aid from benefactors.
Iftissen stated that there was a clear case of food discrimination, where high-quality meals were reserved for the director, staff, and social workers, while the children at the center were served meager and inadequate meals. Despite a budget allocated for their food, the children were not receiving the nutrition they needed.
The current director provided documents related to the case, which are being used as evidence in the investigation. According to sources, Iftissen provided detailed information about the administrative and historical aspects of the charity, including the succession of nine managers and collective offices since its founding in 2007.
The investigation also revealed that the charity's failure to implement a program to transfer minors over 15 years old to specialized centers led to the emergence of a phenomenon of sexual deviation and perversion among minors and adults. This situation arose due to the lack of adequate structures and services to support these young people.
The case has sparked widespread concern and outrage, with many calling for accountability and action to be taken against those responsible. The investigation is ongoing, and it is expected that those implicated will face justice.
The Moroccan authorities have been urged to take swift action to address the situation and ensure that the charity is managed transparently and efficiently. The case highlights the need for greater oversight and regulation of charitable organizations in Morocco to prevent similar abuses in the future.
Key points
- Financial and administrative irregularities were found at the Moroccan charity "Dar Al-Wafa'" in Fez, including misappropriation of food aid and preferential treatment for staff.
- The charity's failure to provide adequate care and support to minors led to the emergence of a phenomenon of sexual deviation and perversion.
- The investigation is ongoing, and it is expected that those implicated will face justice.
