Gerando the Traitor Confesses to Running an Extortion Gang and Attacks the Security Institution
Hicham Gerando, currently living outside Morocco, posted a video on his official page, directly accusing the Moroccan security institution of being “failure.” He claimed that four members of his gang were able to enter the national territory and enjoy their vacation without being detected or arrested by security forces. These statements, which appeared as a challenge, effectively served as a clear admission of leading a network that operates outside the law.
The video, which was shared by several pages, included a clear confession from Gerando about his direct management of a group of individuals, several of whom have previously been convicted, including his nephew, his brother-in-law, and his sister, for charges related to forming a criminal gang, extortion, and incitement. The content of the video reinforces the information provided by the authorities during trials and confirms the intersection of family ties with the network that manages suspicious activities.
Gerando’s statements raised serious questions about the use of social media platforms for defamation, incitement, and undermining public institutions, especially when it comes to serious accusations affecting a sovereign body such as national security. They also sparked widespread outrage among followers who considered the video’s content as an unprecedented affront to state institutions and a clear incitement to violate public order.
In this context, dealing with Gerando, whether from a journalistic or legal perspective, becomes a move fraught with legal and ethical risks. His explicit stance, which carries a direct attack on the state, places anyone collaborating with him or promoting his content in a questionable position. Such clear statements leave no room for interpretation and compel stakeholders to take clear positions without ambiguity.
