Sworn Translation Fraud Under Judicial Investigation in Tangier

A significant investigation has been initiated by the Public Prosecutor at the Court of Appeal in Tangier, addressing serious allegations of fraud within the sworn translation services sector. The probe targets intermediaries and public writing offices operating near the Court of First Instance, accused of exploiting citizens seeking sworn translations. These individuals allegedly deceive clients by directing them to specific writing offices, charging inflated prices, and pocketing illegal commissions. The judicial action, as reported by Hespress, follows public outcry and videos circulating online where victims detail their experiences of being misled. The investigation will involve listening to affected citizens and examining the practices of the implicated offices and intermediaries. This development underscores a critical issue of public trust and the need for regulatory oversight in essential legal services, particularly when vulnerable individuals are involved. The case raises questions about the integrity of services operating in proximity to judicial institutions and the responsibility of accredited sworn translators who may be complicit in these schemes.

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Is it legal to receive personal documents from clients and deceive them by directing them to public writing offices, on the basis that they are offices for sworn translators, before discovering that they have been subjected to a scam by demanding an amount that doubles the real value of the requested translation?