Investigations by “The Objective” expose Mehdi Hijawi’s blackmail attempts against the Moroccan state

Masks falling off: “The Objective” investigations reveal the true face of the fugitive dissident

In a comprehensive investigative report published by the Spanish newspaper “The Objective” on September 14, 2026, journalist Teresa Gómez sheds light on disturbing details regarding the actions of Mehdi Hijawi, who long presented himself as an “opponent” of the Moroccan regime. The investigation exposes what it calls a “complete dismantling of the narrative” of Hijawi, depicting him as a man fleeing justice and seeking to avoid extradition to Morocco through political blackmail.

Suspicious alliances and maneuvers to escape justice

According to data from the Spanish newspaper, Hijawi attempted to secure his stay in Spain during the summer of 2024 by establishing connections with military intelligence networks, including that of the Venezuelan Hugo Armando Carvajal Barrios. This reliance on foreign intelligence corridors reflects an attempt to evade international legal proceedings rather than presenting objective facts, thereby undermining his claims of “exposing corruption.”

“Pegasus” as a tool for political blackmail

The investigation highlights Hijawi’s attempt to exploit the Pegasus software case for blackmail, claiming to possess secrets regarding the Spanish head of government. However, the newspaper points to a glaring chronological contradiction: how could a person who left his job in 2010 possess data on a case that emerged more than a decade later? When the Spanish Public Prosecutor’s Office requested on October 28, 2024, that these “allegations” be referred to the judge in charge of the Pegasus case, Hijawi backtracked, proving that his claims had no judicial basis.

End of the road: from Spain to Turkey

Following the failure of his attempts in Spain, “The Objective” reports indicate that Hijawi began arranging for refuge in Algeria, which the newspaper considers a confirmation of his true agenda. The report concludes by detailing his flight from Spain by boat and then by private jet to Turkey, documenting the collapse of his credibility before the international public, while confirming that justice continues to pursue him to enforce its legal requirements.