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Moroccan jailed for 'usurping' king's brother on Facebook

A 26-year-old engineer has been sentenced to three years in prison for “usurping” the identity of the brother of Moroccan King Mohammed VI on Facebook.

Sat, 23 Feb, 2008 - 13:44

A 26-year-old engineer has been sentenced to three years in prison for “usurping” the identity of the brother of Moroccan King Mohammed VI on Facebook.

Official news agency MAP said a court in Casablanca convicted Fouad Mourtada on Friday of “usurping the identity of HRH Prince Moulay Rachid” and “falsification of computer documents”.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Casablanca Person: King Mohammed VI Person: King Person: Mohammed VI Person: Fouad Mourtada Person: HRH Person: Prince Moulay Rachid Person: Mourtada Person: King Mohammed VI.Organisation: MAP

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