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Following explosive remarks made by MP Ahmed Touizi during a parliamentary session, where he alleged the existence of fraudulent practices within certain milling companies in Morocco, the King's General Prosecutor at the Rabat Court of Appeal has ordered a judicial investigation to verify these claims, particularly those referring to what the speaker described as «mixing paper with flour».
Touizi, who heads the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) group in the House of Representatives, accused some companies of manipulating the subsidy system, asserting that subsidized flour intended for vulnerable groups «is unfit for consumption».
In a statement to al3omk newspaper, a judicial source confirmed that the Public Prosecution responded immediately to Touizi’s claims, instructing the National Brigade of Judicial Police (BNPJ) to conduct an in-depth investigation under its direct supervision. The goal is to collect evidence, verify the facts, and determine any potential responsibilities. The same source stressed that if fraud or manipulation is proven, strict legal action will follow, including criminal prosecution, financial penalties, and the closure of implicated units.
Amid growing controversy, Touizi later clarified that the phrase «mixing paper» was metaphorical, not literal. In Moroccan dialect, he explained, it refers to falsifying documents or invoices to unlawfully obtain public subsidies by inflating quantities or fabricating transactions. He added that «actually mixing paper with flour would make no economic sense, since paper costs more than flour itself».
Despite his clarification, the controversy persisted, sparking public outrage and concern across social media, with many calling for a comprehensive investigation to ensure the quality and safety of subsidized flour and its compliance with health standards.
Meanwhile, the National Federation of Mills strongly denied the allegations, describing them as «baseless and unsupported by evidence», while reaffirming its members’ commitment to quality, transparency, and regular regulatory oversight.
