Moroccan Prosecutors Open Probe Into Viral Video of Ballot Box in Tangier
A video showing a glass box containing white envelopes has prompted the Tangier appeals court to launch a judicial investigation.

The public prosecutor at the Court of Appeal in Tangier, northern Morocco, has announced that a judicial investigation has been opened into a video that circulated widely on social media showing a glass box containing several white envelopes, according to Sky News Arabia.
The footage, which spread quickly online, sparked public debate after viewers speculated the container resembled a ballot box, raising questions about its origin and purpose. Moroccan authorities moved swiftly to address the speculation once the clip gained traction.
The prosecutor's office said the inquiry would seek to establish the facts behind the video, including where it was filmed and what the envelopes contained, before any conclusions are drawn publicly.
Judicial authorities have not yet released further details on the timeline of the investigation or when findings might be made public. Sky News Arabia reported that officials are treating the matter with urgency given the level of public attention it has attracted.
Moroccan judicial officials are expected to provide updates as the probe proceeds, though no additional information about individuals involved or the video's original source has been confirmed.
Sources
- فيديو صندوق اقتراع في طنجة يثير الجدل.. القضاء يتحرك — Sky News Arabia
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