The facts date from 2016-2017. The accused were arrested for their involvement in a driving license falsification network, following an investigation by the National Police. The investigations made it possible to arrest a traffic officer, already deceased, as well as two employees of an agency responsible for facilitating procedures for the exchange of Moroccan driving licenses. The Sebta prosecutor’s office requested two years and 3 months in prison against each of the 90 defendants and a fine of 50 euros per day for 9 months. He also demanded the withdrawal of permits obtained illegally, relays The Ceuta Lighthouse.
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The two employees of the agency, accused of a crime of falsification of an official document, risk a sentence of 3 years in prison and a fine of 50 euros per day for 12 months. They offered the exchange of Moroccan B and A driving licenses to their holders who do not meet the conditions required by law. According to the provisions of the agreement on the reciprocal recognition of driving licenses between Morocco and Spain, the applicant must legally reside in Spain and prove that he resided in Morocco on the date of obtaining the Moroccan driving license.
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According to the prosecution, the two agents received between 300 and 3,000 euros to exchange Moroccan driving licenses to their holders, knowing that the latter did not meet these conditions. The searches carried out at the offices and homes of the accused on September 17, 2017, led to the seizure of a large sum of money in euros and dirhams, as well as compromising documents (residence permits, driving license and identity card). Moroccan identity, payment receipts, photos, medical certificates, etc.).
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