Prison sentence for the owner of the «Jabrout Berkane» account

Justice in Berkane puts an end to the practices of «Jabrout Berkane»

The Court of First Instance in Berkane issued a ruling this Thursday convicting the owner of the controversial online account known as «Jabrout Berkane», following his involvement in a series of digital crimes targeting citizens and institutions.

Details of the charges

The verdict imposes a one-year prison sentence, after the court was convinced by the compelling technical evidence included in the digital investigation reports. The defendant faced serious charges including the spreading of false allegations, public defamation, and violation of personal privacy—practices conducted through anonymous accounts that the defendant managed on social media platforms.

Combating cyber-blackmail in Morocco

This ruling is part of the ongoing efforts by Moroccan judicial and security authorities to sanitize the digital space from fake accounts that use defamation and blackmail as a means to pressure or harm individuals. This step confirms the commitment of Moroccan courts to protecting citizens from cybercrime and upholding the rule of law against anyone who exploits social media platforms to violate privacy or spread malicious rumors.