Moroccan Man Alleges Real Estate Fraud,Claims Millions in Land Sales Diverted
Agadir,Morocco – A Moroccan Jewish man,identified as “AJ,” is challenging a recent court decision dismissing his complaint of large-scale real estate fraud,alleging the unauthorized sale of six plots of land totaling over 5.3 million Moroccan dirhams. The case, initially filed on February 24, 2025, centers around accusations against “NK,” who was entrusted with overseeing the sale of property located in the commune of Dcheira El Jihadia.
The Agadir court of first instance closed the case on July 31, 2025, citing “the denial of the facts alleged by the person accused and the absence of sufficient evidence for conviction.” Though, AJ maintains he possesses ample documentation proving breach of trust and the misappropriation of funds. This case highlights growing concerns over real estate fraud in Morocco, a sector increasingly scrutinized for tax evasion and illicit dealings. The alleged fraud impacts not only the complainant but also raises questions about the security of property rights and the oversight of power-of-attorney arrangements.
According to documents reviewed by Al3omk, NK allegedly conducted six separate sales in 2022, depositing the proceeds-totaling 5,318,250 dirhams-into his own bank account without remitting any funds to AJ. The sales included a 6,375 square meter plot for 2,231,250 dirhams, a 200 square meter plot for 300,000 dirhams, and a 1,937 square meter plot for 1,937,000 dirhams. AJ further alleges that NK sold a 2,487 square meter plot to the municipality of Dcheira El Jihadia at a significantly reduced, symbolic price without his consent.
Additional sales included a plot of 827 square meters for 827,000 dirhams and another for 23,000 dirhams. Despite AJ’s revocation of NK’s power of attorney on March 15, 2023, AJ claims NK signed another sales contract on April 28, 2023, which he considers an unlawful appropriation of his property.
“AJ” intends to appeal the court’s decision, asserting that the documentation he presented provides sufficient evidence of wrongdoing. The case is drawing attention amid broader investigations into real estate irregularities across morocco, including reported fraud in Salé and tax evasion within the sector.
