Content creator Elias El Maliki was detained by security services in El Jadida on Monday evening. Officers from the judicial police intervened at his home and took him to the regional police headquarters based on instructions from the competent public prosecutor’s office, according to reliable sources.
The arrest is part of an ongoing security review of El Maliki’s activities in the city, preceding the initiation of investigative procedures and the opening of an official report to question him and clarify the circumstances surrounding his detention, pending the completion of legal proceedings.
Media sources have reported that El Maliki is being held in custody following complaints relating to slander, defamation, and incitement to discrimination and hatred. There are also complaints from professionals in the taxi sector regarding statements they deemed offensive. Additionally, other reports suggest the investigation may expand to include charges related to “indecency” and “digital defamation,” amid a growing national debate on what has come to be known as “digital triviality.”
So far, no official statement outlining the details of the case has been released, leaving room for various interpretations on social media platforms. Some observers linked the arrest to the union complaints, while others speculated a connection between this case and the previous arrest of “Bouz Flo,” who was seen in video content within El Maliki’s home, fueling discussions about the motives behind the police intervention.
The detention of Elias El Maliki, one of the most well-known content creators on live streaming platforms, has captured the attention of the digital public in Morocco, reopening the discussion on the limits of online discourse, the accountability of influencers for their content, and the need for legal frameworks to regulate digital media in light of the vast proliferation of these platforms.
