A male medical assistant in Kenitra, just north of Rabat in northwest Morocco, is allegedly at the heart of a sex extortion scheme on Facebook that targeted male politicians, parliamentarians, and political leaders, using a fake account to lure his victims and blackmail them with compromising videos of themselves, local media reported.
The suspect, who works in a public clinic, reportedly created a fake female profile on Facebook, claiming to be a resident of Dubai. Using an attractive photo on this account, he sent friend requests to his targets and started conversations on Messenger.
The blackmailer is said to have imitated female voices to gain the trust of his male victims, encouraging them to appear in intimate poses on their webcams. These sessions were secretly recorded and later used to extort money or request administrative favors.
Investigators from the National Brigade of Judicial Police (BNPJ) arrested the suspect on Thursday, at his workplace. Under the supervision of the prosecutor’s office, an analysis of his smartphone confirmed his connection to the Facebook account reported by the victims.
During their inspection of his devices, police allegedly uncovered additional incriminating content although the specifics of that information have not been released.
Authorities are analyzing this material to identify other potential victims who may not yet have come forward.
The crimes are expected to cause a public outcry in the coming weeks, given the involvement of political figures and high-ranking officials.
Authorities are continuing their investigations to uncover the full extent of the “sextortion” scheme and the damage caused. The case highlights the vulnerability of individuals, including influential figures, to cyber fraud and deceptive practices on social media platforms.