Moroccan Security Arrests Six Algerians Linked to Criminal Network

Moroccan national security forces apprehended six Algerian citizens on June 25 and 26, acting on intelligence from the General Directorate for National Security Surveillance. The individuals are suspected of belonging to a criminal network involved in forgery, identity theft, illegal residency, and drug trafficking.

One Algerian national, wanted internationally under an Interpol red notice requested by Algerian judicial authorities for drug trafficking, was arrested prior to the others. This individual was found to be in possession of forged residency permits. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of five more Algerian nationals.

Initial findings suggest these suspects forged residency documents and certificates of good conduct issued by Algerian authorities. They also allegedly faked documents from shell companies. The purpose was to use these fraudulent documents to obtain residency in Morocco, thereby evading international legal actions.