Rabat – Police in Martil, northern Morocco, arrested on Monday a 54-year-old Dutch national who was wanted under an international arrest warrant from the Netherlands.
A check of the Interpol database confirmed that the suspect was wanted internationally under a red notice at the request of the National Central Bureau in the Hague, the police said in a statement.
The man was wanted on suspicion of involvement in fraud, scam, and money laundering, it added.
Preliminary investigation said the arrested individual is suspected of defrauding 135 investors between 2033 and 2025. He allegedly embezzled €5.799 million, in addition to laundering over €470,000 obtained through criminal acts.
The suspect has been subject to extradition procedures in accordance with instructions from the competent public prosecutor.
The National Bureau of Interpol Rabat, under the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), notified its Dutch counterpart of the arrest for extradition.
Police said the arrest reflects Morocco’s commitment to international security cooperation.
During the meeting of INTERPOL’s General Assembly held last year in Marrakech, many security officials emphasized Morocco’s efforts and its position as a regional and international leader in contributing to the region’s security and stability.
During the meeting, General Directorate of Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST) Abdellatif Hammouchi renewed Morocco’s firm commitment towards contributing to strengthening global security cooperation.
“Morocco’s commitment to hosting the 93rd session of Inteprol stems from its firm dedication to strengthening multilateral security cooperation and its active engagement in consolidating the international coalition against the threats posed by transnational organized crime,” Hammouchi said.
