Arrest of a young person for call hacking in Marrakech

Marrakech police recently put an end to the actions of a young man suspected of phone hacking. Authorities arrested a 27-year-old man accused of compromising automatic digital data processing systems and hacking into phone calls.

According to information provided by law enforcement, the suspect allegedly used electronic devices and computer applications to divert international calls to local lines, thus allowing him to make financial profits by exploiting pricing differences between these types of calls. The arrest of this young man follows a complaint filed by one of the national telecommunications service providers.

During the search carried out in connection with this case, the authorities seized a telephone chip as well as a mobile phone, suspected of having been used to commit these illegal acts.

The suspect was placed in police custody, pending the results of the investigation carried out under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor's office. Authorities are determined to uncover the full circumstances surrounding this case and apprehend additional individuals involved in these criminal activities.

This arrest demonstrates the commitment of Moroccan law enforcement to combat hacking activities and guarantee the security of communications systems in the country.