Moroccan living in Italy arrested for illegal immigration organization and fraud

Mehdia District Police in Kenitra arrested, on Thursday, a 45-year-old Moroccan living in Italy for alleged involvement in a case of illegal immigration organization and fraud, said National Police (DGSN).

The police caught six irrihular migrants, from the city of Mechra Bel Ksiri, after having handed to the suspect a sum of 15,000 dirhams each, said the DGSN in a statement, explaining that investigations led to his identification and arrest.

A probe into this matter has been opened under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor's office, in order to clarify the circumstances of this case, bring charges and shed light on possible ramifications at the national or international levels.