This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Marrakech
Remarkably, Abbas Kadouri, leader of the Authenticity and Modernity Party and member of the Marrakech-Safi region, member of the Chamber of Agriculture and head of the Aghmat group in Al Haouz province, faces legal proceedings after the judge investigation at the Marrakech Court of Appeal decided to refer his case to the criminal chamber of first instance. These proceedings concern serious accusations, including the squandering and embezzlement of public funds placed under his control due to his work, the falsification of official documents and their use, in accordance with articles 2/241, 353 and 356 of the Penal Code.
In the latest developments in the case, the Anti-Corruption Observatory declared itself a civil party
. The investigation began in 2022 and the case is still awaiting court review on December 27.
The filing concerns a number of actions Qaddouri faces, including the lack of tribal studies for well-drilling projects aimed at providing drinking water, in addition to attesting to the validity of expenditures and their liquidation in place of the competent authorities. The work was also delivered without carrying out the experiments required in the Special Conditions Book, which determine the flow volume and water quality.
Other accusations include disruptions in the implementation of contracts for drilling and deepening wells and supplying drinking water to roundabouts, as well as the delivery of equipment to non-targeted associations. Fictitious records were also prepared to avoid late fines to contractors who failed to complete the work within the stipulated time.
Among the issues raised were also the manipulation of expenses related to track and drinking water construction works, expenses related to fuel and spare parts, as well as repairs and rental of machinery. The case continues to reveal manipulation in local sectors such as tourist shops, which often operate without authorization from the group, and the absence of effective control.
In addition, imbalances were noted in the management of the group’s assets and the non-application of the principle of competitiveness in the acceptance of concessions, in addition to inconsistencies in land registers and the incompleteness of real estate registration procedures. The lack of control in the area of building permits was also highlighted, as some tourist establishments operate without obtaining legal building permits.
Regarding human resources, illegal benefits in compensation and overtime work were noted, in addition to poor management of ambulances and human resources, including high expenses related to casual workers.
These actions are considered an obstacle to local development and negatively affect the implementation of royal speeches aimed at advancing society. In this context, the National Observatory for the Fight against Corruption and the Protection of Public Money condemned the spread of these practices and announced its constitution as a civil party in this case, calling for more control so that those responsible for these imbalances are responsible for their actions.
