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Ya Biladi
6 days ago
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan Urban Planning Minister denies conflict in Marrakech land sale amid Jabaroot leaks
Amid the controversy triggered by leaks from a group calling itself «Jabaroot», which claims to be «Algerian», targeting Morocco's Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has issued an official response denying any suspicion of conflict of interest related to a major real estate sale involving her family near Marrakech. She emphasized that the transaction was legal, transparent, and had no connection to her government role. The leaked document, widely circulated online, originates from a notary's office in Marrakech and confirms that El Mansouri and her brothers, Zouhair and Saad, sold more than 66 hectares of land in 2023 in the Tassoultante, a small town near Marrakech, for a total of 266.17 million dirhams. The documents indicate that the land is officially classified as agricultural and not eligible for construction under current zoning rules. The contract notes that the buyers were explicitly informed by the notary to check with authorities whether construction would be permitted, and that they would be responsible for doing so. Critics have since accused El Mansouri of using her influence after the land was reportedly converted into two real estate projects. In her statement, El Mansouri stressed that the property is neither state-owned nor under her ministerial oversight. She explained that it was inherited from her late father, Moulay Abderrahmane El Mansouri, who purchased the land from private individuals in 1978. «Contrary to what's been falsely claimed in these malicious leaks, the land was not acquired from the state or any public institution», she said in remarks reviewed by Yabiladi. She added that the land was sold legally by the heirs following their mother's death in 2023, with all transactions properly declared to tax authorities. «The family's appointed agent sold the land in a transparent, legal manner. All sales were declared to the tax office, which collected the appropriate fees. The proceeds were reinvested in Marrakech in clearly declared and legitimate projects», Fatima Zahra El Mansouri. Mansouri further clarified that the property lies outside the boundaries of the Marrakech municipality, which she formerly led as mayor, and stressed that the deal had no link to her political or ministerial roles. She denounced the leaks as part of a «malicious campaign» aimed at damaging her reputation and that of her family. The minister also revealed that her family's legal representative has filed a complaint against those responsible for publishing the documents, which she said were «neither verified nor truthful».
Morocco World
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Morocco's FGD Demands Urgent Probe Into Alleged High-Level Corruption Detailed in Leaked Documents
Rabat – The Democratic Left Federation (FGD) is not turning a page on the controversial case of Jabaroot, an Algerian hacking group involved in leaking alleged sensitive documents related to real estate, social security, and more. The leftist party stated on Sunday, calling for an investigation into the recent leaks, with the party sharing 'deep concern' on the growing cases of conflicts and abuse of power in the country. FGD took issue with leaked documents from the Algerian hacking group, which claimed it hacked the database of several Moroccan institutions like CNSS, and some ministries, most of which responded to the hacking allegations, denying that the breaches had affected their database and systems. Despite reassurances about citizens' concerns and privacy, the government received a backlash and demands, questioning the country's cybersecurity strength. Meanwhile, many people expressed concern and took issue with the leaks that concern real estate ownership, social security data of employees, and other sensitive content. While the leaked document was not proved to be authentic, the FGD alleged suspicious deals and transfers were 'granted to individuals or companies closely linked to, or owned by, top government officials.' 'This comes about what has been reported in the media and revealed in the 'Jabaroot' leaks, which suggests the involvement of current government ministers in cases of corruption and abuse of influence,' the party said, urging for an intervention. The party alleged that the case includes a 'female minister,' accusing her of 'exploiting insider information related to urban planning designs for illicit personal gain.' The statement also points out a reference to 'another minister' accused of 'attempted fraud and deception to evade tax obligations.' For FGD, these actions, although unproven, are a 'severe violation of the principle of integrity and neutrality expected of all public officials.' In a strongly worded recommendation, the FGD said it 'condemns all forms of corruption, calling on the country's public prosecutor to 'act immediately by opening a transparent investigation that is serious and impartial into all the cases raised by the leaks, and to assign responsibilities and apply all legal consequences.' It also calls for the establishment of a national day of protest against corruption, noting that the date and location of similar demonstrations will be announced at a later time. In addition to FGD, the Justice and Development Party's (PJD) Abdelilah Benkirane wrote a strongly-worded statement on Facebook on Sunday, accusing a minister of falsifying an official document submitted to tax authorities to evade taxes. Benkirane did not explicitly reference the minister's name, but converging reports said the accusations were directed against Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi. 'The resignation of this minister is a necessary dedicated by the rule of law and institutions and by the principle of accountability,' Benkirane wrote on Facebook.
Morocco World
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
PJD's Abdelilah Benkirane Accuses Ouahbi of Alleged Tax Fraud
Rabat – The Secretary General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane has issued a new fiery statement, accusing a government minister of allegedly falsifying an official document to avoid paying taxes. Benkirane did not mention any names, but converging reports said his recent post pointed to Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi. 'A minister falsifies an official document submitted to the tax authorities, declaring less than one-tenth of the property's actual value to evade due taxes, blatantly violating the Constitution,' Benkirane wrote . He also called for the minister's resignation, as per the 'rule of law and institutions and by the principle of accountability.' Benkirane's accusations came in the aftermath of leaked documents allegedly obtained by the Algerian hacker group Jabaroot, claiming to show financial and real transactions linked to government officials. In addition to Benkirane, the Democratic Left Federation (FGD) also called on the government to open an investigation into the leaks. 'This comes about what has been reported in the media and revealed in the 'Jabaroot' leaks, which suggests the involvement of current government ministers in cases of corruption and abuse of influence,' the party said, urging for an intervention. The party requested that the public prosecutor investigate the case in a transparent process to assign responsibilities and apply all legal consequences.
Morocco World
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Amid Justice Ministry's Denial of Cyberattack, ‘Jabaroot' Claims Hack of Morocco's Road Safety Agency
Rabat — The Ministry of Justice issued a statement today regarding alleged leaks of electronic data, noting that the allegations do not in any way pertain to the ministry's information systems or database. The Ministry of Justice responded to the reports circulated on social networks and media platforms regarding the leaks, noting that the circulated information 'does not in any way pertain to the Ministry of Justice's information systems, nor is it related to its databases or secure digital services.' The ministry said that its information systems, including digital platforms for judicial and administrative services, are operating normally and securely. 'They have not been subjected to any breaches or data leaks,' the ministry said, noting that it implements multi-layered protection protocols. It also urged citizens to obtain information related to its operations from official and authorized sources, and to avoid 'giving credence to rumors or inaccurate news that could cause unnecessary confusion and concern.' The ministry also reiterates its commitment to ensuring the security and integrity of data and information related to the justice system and digital services, confirming its 'continued efforts to strengthen cybersecurity measures and vigilance to confront all potential risks in this field.' Algerian hacker group 'Jabaroot' claimed responsibility for the new alleged cyberattack against the Moroccan ministry. This is a continuation of Jabaroot's hacking claims. Recent social media reports suggest that the group published a leaked dossier from Morocco's road safety agency, NARSA. It remains to be seen whether the claim is authentic or another allegation that will be eventually denied by the agency in the coming hours. In the past few months, the group made similar announcements, claiming responsibility over cyberattacks targeting several other Moroccan databases, including the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) and the National Agency for Land Registry (ANCFCC). Sources from the land registry agency denied that its system was directly targeted, clarifying that the breach involved a notaries' platform, Tawtik, which is managed independently. An authorized source from ANFCC said recently that no intrusion or data leak has been detected in its information system. Converging reports suggested that the Algerian hacking group may have access to data on the notaries' platform by 'exploiting vulnerabilities in inadequately protected computers.' Tags: Algerian hackerJabaroot
Ya Biladi
11-06-2025
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan Ministry of Justice denies data breach claims by Algerian hackers
Two days after the Algerian hacker group Jabaroot claimed to have leaked data allegedly belonging to the Moroccan Ministry of Justice, the ministry officially confirmed that the circulated information is not related to its systems in any way. In an official statement, the ministry affirmed that its databases and secure digital services are functioning normally and have not been compromised by any hacking or data breach. The ministry emphasized that it employs advanced, multi-layered protection protocols aligned with the latest international cybersecurity standards, and its systems undergo regular technical testing and evaluations by specialized teams to ensure their security. The Ministry of Justice urged citizens to rely solely on official sources for information and warned against spreading rumors and false reports that could cause unnecessary alarm without any factual basis.
