Accused of Engaging in Intelligence Operations: GBA
In a significant development, a Moroccan national named Youssef El A has been accused of espionage activity against the Hirak movement in Germany. The charges were filed by the Federal Prosecutor General (GBA), Dr. Ines Peterson, on May 21, 2025.
Youssef El A was arrested in Spain on December 1, 2024, and was subsequently transferred to Germany, where he has been in custody since January 15, 2025. The case is currently being heard by the State Protection Senate of the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf.
The charges against Youssef El A are based on evidence outlined in the indictment filed in Karlsruhe. It is alleged that he has been spying on members of the Hirak movement since at least January 2022. The espionage activity is said to have occurred before May 21, 2025.
Mohamed A., a suspected accomplice, is also implicated in the case. It is claimed that Mohamed A. was commissioned by Morocco's external intelligence agency, DGED. Mohamed A. was sentenced to a suspended sentence of one year and nine months on August 31, 2023. The verdict for Mohamed A. is final.
The case is related to espionage activity as specified in Section 99 Abs. 1 Nr. 1 of the German Criminal Code (StGB). The charges against Youssef El A are serious and could potentially carry a significant prison sentence if found guilty.
For updates on the case, visitors are encouraged to visit the website of the Federal Prosecutor General (GBA). The contact information for the Federal Prosecutor General (GBA) is provided below:
Federal Prosecutor General (GBA) Dr. Ines Peterson Große Gallusstraße 36 60313 Frankfurt am Main Germany
The case is ongoing, and as more information becomes available, it will be reported accordingly.
