Casablanca, Morocco – Three high-profile individuals have been remanded to Oukacha Prison in Casablanca following accusations of rape, escalating a case that has sent ripples through Morocco’s elite circles. The decision by a judge at the Casablanca Court of Appeal came after an extensive 72-hour custody period, stemming from allegations made by a French lawyer.
The accused are identified as Kamil Bennis, the nephew of Ali Bennis who formerly headed the pharmaceutical company Laprophan; Mhamed Alj, son of Chakib Alj, the leader of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM); and their associate, Saad Slaoui. The allegations were brought forward with backing from a medical expert report conducted in Paris, which noted evidence consistent with sexual activity and injuries.
In a related complaint, the French lawyer’s fiancé, Mohamed Amine Najib, who is also affiliated with CGEM, leveled additional accusations specifically at Kamil Bennis for assaulting his future spouse. Following his testimony, the investigating judge opted to also prosecute Najib, though he has not been detained.
Authorities are currently on the lookout for a fourth party, yet unnamed, who is allegedly involved in the incident and faces similar charges.
During the proceedings, Kamil Bennis acknowledged having a sexual encounter with the complainant but contended that it was consensual, negating the accusations of assault. Both Alj and Slaoui supported Bennis’s version of the events, denying any sexual involvement with the plaintiff.
The controversy traces back to a social gathering hosted by Bennis on November 2 at an opulent villa located in the Ain Diab locality of Casablanca’s Anfa district. The party saw attendance from around 100 guests, comprising men and women from notable Moroccan families, setting the stage for the alleged incident.
This case has not only gripped the local populace but also stresses the intertwined relations among Morocco’s influential figures, prompting a close watch on the unfolding events by both local and international observers.
The nuances of this case, involving figures from high echelons of Moroccan commerce and society, underscore the complex overlay of personal relationships and legal proceedings in such high-stake legal battles. This affair, now spearheaded by serious legal actions including pre-trial detentions and an ongoing hunt for another suspect, is likely to keep commanding significant media and public attention, given its implications for the accused and the complainants alike.
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