Miraoui Denies Allegations of Lavish Spending on Luxury Hotel Catering
Former Moroccan Minister of Higher Education, Abdellatif Miraoui, has refuted accusations of extravagant spending on luxury hotel catering services. Reports circulated alleging that the ministry allocated an annual budget of 62 million centimes (approximately $6,200 USD) for meals at a high-end hotel, purportedly for individuals unconnected to the ministry. Miraoui, in a statement to Belpresse, categorically denied these claims, asserting they are “baseless.”
While the original source of the allegations remains unclear, such accusations often arise in the context of public scrutiny of government spending. Transparency International’s 2023 Corruption Perception Index ranks Morocco 72nd out of 180 countries, highlighting the ongoing challenges related to perceived corruption and the need for greater accountability in public administration. This incident underscores the importance of transparent financial practices within government bodies to maintain public trust.
Miraoui’s denial comes at a time of increased focus on
