Tangier police arrest suspect for marriage fraud

Complaints filed by women in the Moroccan city of Tangier have uncovered a fraud case involving an individual suspected of exploiting marriage promises and emotional ties to seize money and jewelry, in incidents affecting more than eight women, according to preliminary information released today, Saturday, November 14, 2026.

According to the reported data, the suspect would approach his victims, presenting himself as someone seeking a formal commitment, before in some cases organizing engagement parties in the presence of family members in an attempt to gain trust and lend a serious tone to his promises.

The complaints stated that the individual would suddenly disappear after obtaining money or valuable items, prompting a number of victims to turn to security services and demand an investigation into the circumstances of their victimization.

Investigations led to the arrest of the suspect by officers from the Third Security District in Tangier, after it was discovered that he was the subject of a national search warrant for his suspected involvement in similar cases.

Investigations are ongoing under the supervision of the competent Public Prosecution to determine the final number of complainants, assess the value of the money and jewelry involved in the complaints, and uncover the possibility of other victims.