Moroccan Professor and Wife Arrested in $25 Million Degree-Selling Scheme

A major scandal has rocked the Moroccan education system. A university professor, identified as Ahmed Qilash, and his wife, both lawyers, have been arrested for allegedly running a network that sold advanced degrees. The scheme, which operated for several years, involved the fraudulent issuance of master's and doctoral degrees in exchange for large sums of money. The investigation, initiated by the National Agency for the Protection of Public Funds and Transparency, uncovered a complex network involving lawyers and officials. The total amount of money involved is estimated at $25 million. "The network granted degrees to students and individuals without following legal procedures or exams," said a source close to the investigation. Following the arrests, Ahmed Qilash's membership in the Moroccan Constitutional Union party was suspended pending further investigation. This case highlights serious ethical and legal issues within the Moroccan educational system.