Mohamed Moubdii

The first-instance criminal division of the Casablanca Court of Appeal sentenced Moubdii to 13 years in prison for offences relating to Fkih Ben Salah’s public funds. Reports also mention 30 million dirhams, though they differ on whether the sum is restitution, confiscation or a fine. Lawyer Brahim Amoussi announced plans to appeal.

State of the evidence

The 13-year verdict was reported by Médias24, Le360 and AFP; full judgment not inspected.

Legal status — source text

First-instance conviction; the announced appeal’s filing and outcome have not been verified as of November 15, 2026.

Attribution

Misuse or dissipation of public funds, corruption and associated offences as reported in the judgment accounts.

Course of the proceedings

1. 26.04.2023 Formally charged — Prosecution linked to municipal procurement.

In April 2023, Moubdii was elected chair of the House of Representatives justice and legislation committee while a complaint about municipal contracting was publicly known. His appointment triggered criticism. His party announced that he stepped down following his detention on April 26.

State of the evidence

The election and resignation are reported in two contemporaneous Le Matin articles.

Legal status — source text

This was a political controversy and resignation, not a separate criminal charge relating to his election.

Attribution

Accepting a contested parliamentary justice role while allegations involving municipal procurement were outstanding.