The Court of Appeals in Casablanca has decided to reduce the prison sentence for former parliamentarian Mohamed El Haidawi in the infamous “World Cup Tickets” case.
In a judicial ruling on Wednesday evening, the court mitigated Mohamed El Haidawi’s sentence from a year and a half to 8 months.
Simultaneously, the court dropped the prison sentence for Adel Al-Omari, keeping the financial penalty in place.
The charge of fraud against Adel Al-Omari was dismissed, and his involvement in what has become known as the “World Cup Tickets scandal” was acquitted.
The Court of First Instance in Ain Sebaa had previously issued a primary judgment last August, sentencing El Haidawi to a year and a half in prison with a fine of 2000 dirhams.
In contrast, Adel Al-Omari received a ten-month prison term with a 1000-dirham fine.
The two were facing charges related to fraud and participation in accordance with Article 540 of the Penal Code, involving the sale of tickets at a price inconsistent with their actual value.
The decision to reduce El Haidawi’s sentence comes amid ongoing legal proceedings, reflecting a complex legal landscape surrounding the case.
The “World Cup Tickets” case has drawn significant attention, and this recent development in the legal saga is poised to prompt further discussions about the intricacies of justice and accountability within the Moroccan legal system.
