This wasn’t just a financial disagreement — it was a deliberate attempt to weaponize the criminal justice system after a business relationship went sour. Our client, once a trusted partner in a commercial venture, found himself facing a criminal charge of breach of trust involving nearly one million dirhams. But the truth told a different story.
Beyond the Numbers: A Forensic Accountant Finds No Crime
At the court’s request, a financial expert was appointed to examine the case. Our legal team worked hand-in-hand with the expert, supplying vital documents that shifted the entire narrative. We demonstrated that every dirham deposited into the company’s account was immediately split evenly between the two parties. This consistent financial pattern dismantled any claim of criminal intent.
The Authorization Device Was in Her Hands
The complainant attempted to suggest that our client unilaterally authorized transfers. We proved otherwise. All transfers were approved using a secure token device — a generator of one-time passcodes essential for authorizing online transactions — which was exclusively in the complainant’s possession. Nothing happened without her knowledge and consent.
Key Documents Withheld from the Expert
While the expert was conducting his analysis, the complainant deliberately withheld crucial records. We highlighted this in our submissions, making it clear that the absence of these documents was not coincidental but strategic — aimed at concealing the mutual nature of the financial dealings and the shared control over the business account.
Dual Signatures: A Business Built on Partnership
To refute the claim that our client was merely an employee, we introduced irrefutable proof: all checks drawn from the company’s account required dual signatures. This showed that decisions were not made unilaterally, but collaboratively — a clear sign of a genuine partnership, not an employer-employee dynamic.
False Claims Exposed by Her Own Words
Perhaps most damaging to the complainant’s case were her own contradictory statements. In earlier communications, she had acknowledged our client as her business partner — a stark contrast to her later claim that he was nothing more than a staff member. This inconsistency helped the court see the complaint for what it truly was: a civil dispute repackaged as a criminal case.
The Verdict: Full Acquittal and a Restored Reputation
After a detailed legal battle, the court returned a verdict of full acquittal. It wasn’t just a legal victory — it was a public restoration of our client’s integrity and a powerful reminder that business disagreements belong in the civil courts, not in criminal proceedings.