Moroccan Singer Saad Lamjarred Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Rape

Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred has been sentenced to five years in prison following a conviction for rape.

The ruling was delivered by the French judiciary in relation to a legal case centered on an incident in Saint-Tropez, according to reporting from Asharq Al-Awsat.

Multiple regional news organizations, including Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya, confirmed the five-year prison term for the artist on the rape charges.

The verdict has been described by media outlets as a shocking development for the singer, who is one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Arabic pop music.

Following the announcement of the sentence on May 16, 2026, Lamjarred issued his first public comment regarding the court’s decision.

I am fine and we will meet soon.

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Lamjarred, frequently referred to by the moniker Al Moallem, has maintained a high profile across the Middle East and North Africa, making the French court’s decision a significant event within the regional entertainment industry.

The case has drawn extensive coverage across Arabic-language media, with outlets such as Alyaum highlighting the legal complexities surrounding the conviction.