The Marrakech Security Directorate has launched an investigation into alleged professional misconduct by a police officer holding the rank of security inspector in the city's traffic division. The probe follows the circulation of a widely shared social media recording showing the officer allegedly attempting to solicit money from a driver in violation of official procedures. The sum requested did not correspond to the amount stipulated in the official fine report, raising suspicions that it was intended as a bribe. ?À #Marrakech ??| Une enquête a été ouverte après la diffusion d'une vidéo montrant un policier de la circulation soupçonné de solliciter de l'argent à un automobiliste, en dehors de toute procédure légale.#Maroc #Police #Enquête #Corruption pic.twitter.com/R9BDmR0r2J — Yabiladi.com (@yabiladi_fr) August 9, 2025 According to a security source, the officer is currently undergoing an administrative inquiry to determine the circumstances and details of the alleged misconduct, with the aim of assigning appropriate disciplinary and legal responsibility. In parallel with the investigation, the General Directorate of National Security has decided to temporarily suspend the officer from duty, in accordance with the disciplinary provisions set out in the regulations governing national security personnel.
