High-Profile Figures Detained in Casablanca Following Rape Allegations by French Lawyer
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. … Read more