The Casablanca Court of Appeal upheld, on Monday, the initial ruling issued against Khalid Mohtar, who is being prosecuted while in custody in a case reported to be linked to Hicham Jirando, according to information cited by media sources.
According to the available details, the appellate court confirmed the first-instance judgment sentencing Khalid Mohtar to three years in prison and imposing a fine of 15,000 Moroccan dirhams.
The decision comes as part of the judicial proceedings following an appeal against the original verdict. After reviewing the case file, the Court of Appeal decided to maintain the sentence previously handed down.
No further details were provided regarding the court’s reasoning or any potential future legal steps related to the case.