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Morocco eyes 2031 UN crime congress as Africa seeks stronger voice on justice and security

Morocco is considering a bid to host a future edition of the United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, using the 15th edition in Abu Dhabi as a platform to highlight African priorities in the global debate on security, justice and the rule of law. The Moroccan position was presented......

Digital scams caused up to $114 billion in losses in 2025, UN warns

Online fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with criminal networks expanding their operations across borders and adopting more advanced technologies. According to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), digital scams generated estimated losses of between $88.3 billion......

Online scams cost victims up to $114 billion across Asia-Pacific, UN warns

Victims of online scams across East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand lost an estimated $88.3 billion to $114.1 billion last year, according to a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), highlighting the rapid expansion of cyber-enabled organized crime in the......

UN report reveals one woman killed every 10 minutes in 2024 due to femicide

A recent report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women has revealed alarming statistics on femicide, released on November 25, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The findings expose the global scale of gender-based violence,......

Morocco confronts rising Pouffa drug crisis with arrests and strategic reforms

Synthetic drug epidemic grips Morocco Morocco is facing a growing crisis fueled by the spread of “Pouffa,” a locally manufactured synthetic drug also known as the “cocaine of the poor.” Emerging during the COVID-19 pandemic and intensifying over recent years, the drug represents......

Groundbreaking resolution addresses drug-related environmental issues

The 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, held from March 10 to 14 in Vienna, marked a significant milestone with the adoption of a resolution presented by Morocco, France, and Brazil. This unprecedented resolution focuses on the environmental impacts of illicit drug-related......

Morocco Recovers Over $7 Million in Misappropriated Public Funds

Morocco's National Judicial Agency, a stalwart guardian of state finances since its establishment in 1928, has announced the recovery of a staggering $7.2 million in misappropriated public funds during the fiscal year 2022. This achievement underscores the agency's unwavering commitment to safeguarding......