Casablanca Rocked by New Wave of Property Fraud Targeting Foreign-Owned Estates
Casablanca, Morocco – The Casablanca Court of Appeal is grappling with a surge in property fraud cases, specifically targeting estates formerly owned by foreigners. These intricate schemes, often involving forged documents and legal loopholes, have left families stripped of their rightful inheritance and vulnerable to exploitation.
One alarming case centers around a villa in the Ain Sebaa district, originally owned by a French national. The property, left vacant for years, was leased by a local company in the 1990s with municipal authorization. However, the company director was recently confronted with individuals claiming ownership and demanding eviction. These individuals even initiated legal action against the director, alleging unlawful occupation and seeking financial compensation.
Suspecting foul play, the director investigated the property’s history in France. The findings were shocking: evidence of inheritance fraud, forged documents, and the exclusion of rightful heirs.
