Morocco's FGD Demands Urgent Probe Into Alleged High-Level Corruption Detailed in Leaked Documents

Morocco World

6 days ago

Rabat – The Democratic Left Federation (FGD) is not turning a page on the controversial case of Jabaroot, an Algerian hacking group involved in leaking alleged sensitive documents related to real estate, social security, and more.
The leftist party stated on Sunday, calling for an investigation into the recent leaks, with the party sharing 'deep concern' on the growing cases of conflicts and abuse of power in the country.
FGD took issue with leaked documents from the Algerian hacking group, which claimed it hacked the database of several Moroccan institutions like CNSS, and some ministries, most of which responded to the hacking allegations, denying that the breaches had affected their database and systems.
Despite reassurances about citizens' concerns and privacy, the government received a backlash and demands, questioning the country's cybersecurity strength.
Meanwhile, many people expressed concern and took issue with the leaks that concern real estate ownership, social security data of employees, and other sensitive content.
While the leaked document was not proved to be authentic, the FGD alleged suspicious deals and transfers were 'granted to individuals or companies closely linked to, or owned by, top government officials.'
'This comes about what has been reported in the media and revealed in the 'Jabaroot' leaks, which suggests the involvement of current government ministers in cases of corruption and abuse of influence,' the party said, urging for an intervention.
The party alleged that the case includes a 'female minister,' accusing her of 'exploiting insider information related to urban planning designs for illicit personal gain.'
The statement also points out a reference to 'another minister' accused of 'attempted fraud and deception to evade tax obligations.'
For FGD, these actions, although unproven, are a 'severe violation of the principle of integrity and neutrality expected of all public officials.'
In a strongly worded recommendation, the FGD said it 'condemns all forms of corruption, calling on the country's public prosecutor to 'act immediately by opening a transparent investigation that is serious and impartial into all the cases raised by the leaks, and to assign responsibilities and apply all legal consequences.'
It also calls for the establishment of a national day of protest against corruption, noting that the date and location of similar demonstrations will be announced at a later time.
In addition to FGD, the Justice and Development Party's (PJD) Abdelilah Benkirane wrote a strongly-worded statement on Facebook on Sunday, accusing a minister of falsifying an official document submitted to tax authorities to evade taxes.
Benkirane did not explicitly reference the minister's name, but converging reports said the accusations were directed against Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi.
'The resignation of this minister is a necessary dedicated by the rule of law and institutions and by the principle of accountability,' Benkirane wrote on Facebook.