The scandal centered on Philippe Servaty, a journalist for the Belgian newspaper Le Soir, who used his position and wealth to exploit vulnerable women in Agadir.
, labeled the trial a "scandal," criticizing authorities for punishing the victims while the primary offender remained abroad. Recent Context (2021) belguel moroccan scandal from agadir 2021
In the early 2000s, Agadir was the backdrop for one of Morocco's most notorious sex scandals. Belgian journalist Philippe Servaty used his status and false promises of marriage and emigration to exploit over 70 women. The scandal centered on Philippe Servaty , a