Former Moroccan Minister Mbadiع’s Trial Postponed Until October 17th
Casablanca, Morocco – The trial of former Moroccan Minister Mohamed Mbadiع has been postponed until October 17th, 2024. The decision was made by the Criminal Court of First Instance in Casablanca on Thursday, September 19th, due to the absence of several defendants who are currently out on bail.
Mbadiع, a prominent figure in the Popular Movement party and former Minister of Public Service, is facing a slew of serious charges. These include embezzlement of public funds, abuse of power, bribery, and forgery of official and commercial documents.
The charges stem from a complaint filed by the Casablanca-Settat branch of the Moroccan Association for the Protection of Public Funds. This organization, dedicated to combating corruption, alleges that Mbadiع engaged in illicit enrichment, violated public procurement laws, rigged bids, inflated invoices, authorized payments for uncompleted work, and steered contracts towards specific companies and research firms.
This postponement marks another delay in a case that has garnered significant public attention. The trial’s outcome is being closely watched, as it holds implications for accountability and transparency within Morocco’s government.
