Legal Troubles for TikTok Influencers in Marrakech
On the evening of Thursday, November 5th, authorities in Marrakech apprehended the well-known TikTok influencer 'Sultana Bijou' following formal complaints lodged by three civil associations with the public prosecutor's office. These complaints were triggered by content circulating on the social media platform TikTok, which raised significant concerns.
According to information obtained by Morocco Daily News, the details of the case stem from a complaint filed by the Future Generation Association for Mothers and Children, the National Association for City Protection, and the Atlas Star for Sustainable Development. These organizations have taken issue with several TikTok account holders, including 'Hicham Al-Madah,' 'Sultana Bijou,' and 'Nahla Al-Fahla.' The associations highlighted that live broadcasts featured exchanges of insults and accusations among the involved parties, some of which pertain to serious issues such as human trafficking and the promotion of medical pills intended for abortion. They have called for an investigation into these allegations to ascertain their veracity.
Furthermore, the associations expressed that the use of Marrakech's name in these disputes tarnishes the city's reputation, urging for a judicial inquiry to examine the implicated accounts and scrutinize their content to determine legal responsibilities. The civil groups have appealed to the prosecutor's office to intervene and put an end to such practices, with expectations that the actions taken in this case will reveal further details about the situation.
As reported by marrakech7.com.
