Luxury watch theft case brings Moroccan influencer before British justice

Moroccan “influencer” falls into the hands of British justice after Hollywood-style robbery

The social media world has been shaken following a verdict by the Southwark Crown Court, convicting a 30-year-old Moroccan influencer for his direct involvement in a professional robbery targeting the famous Romanian fashion designer and businessman, Catalin Botezatu, in the heart of London.

Details of the night of terror in “Mayfair”

The incident dates back to January 28, when the victim was enjoying his time in the upscale “Mayfair” district in central London. While outside a luxury restaurant smoking a cigar with a friend, he was suddenly attacked by three people, including the Moroccan influencer identified as “Abdelilah H.”.

According to trial proceedings, the designer was surrounded before a luxury watch from the prestigious “Richard Mille” brand, encrusted with diamonds, was ripped from his wrist. The watch is valued at approximately £137,000, equivalent to nearly 170 million Moroccan centimes.

Use of violence and a sharp weapon

Investigations revealed that the assailants did not just steal the watch; they used a sharp weapon to cut the strap, causing physical injury to the victim. During his emotional testimony before the court, the Romanian designer confirmed that he experienced moments of real terror and genuinely feared for his life during the violent attack.

End of the road: awaiting sentencing

The trial, which lasted nine full days, concluded with the conviction of the aforementioned Moroccan influencer and his 22-year-old accomplice, “Ali D.,” on charges of robbery. The third defendant, “Younes G.,” had pleaded guilty before the trial began. The court decided to keep all three defendants in custody, with the sentencing hearing scheduled for October 16.