Massive protests broke out in Agadir in late 2025, specifically targeting , often referred to locally as the "hospital of death". Protesters demanded an end to corruption and mismanagement following a series of unexplained deaths and a lack of basic medical equipment.
His base of operations? . The sunny beach resort, known for its argan oil and surfing, is also the historic capital of Morocco’s kif (cannabis) cultivation in the surrounding Rif and Souss valleys. While the northern Rif deals in hashish, Agadir has become the laundering machine for hard drugs. belguel moroccan scandal from agadir
A series of leaked photos showed Belguel at a police checkpoint in Taghazout shaking hands with a senior officer. Another showed him at a wedding in Ait Melloul seated next to a local mokhazni (auxiliary force officer). The hashtag #BelguelPolice trended for two weeks. Massive protests broke out in Agadir in late
Morocco issued a warrant for his arrest and requested extradition, which because the acts did not violate Belgian law at the time (the women were adults and had technically "consented" to the photos, despite being unaware of their intended distribution). A series of leaked photos showed Belguel at