Un barrido de las redes sociales marroquíes advierte de que la recluta de migrantes se ha vuelto menos visible pero sigue activa

A new sweep of Moroccan social media networks reveals that migrant recruitment groups have become less visible online, though their activity continues. The Golden Owl startup, which conducted the report, found that five of the largest groups involved in migrant recruitment, which previously had over 200,000 combined members, were simultaneously taken offline due to police pressure.

However, these groups have shifted to less conspicuous groups with more innocent names, making them harder to detect. One such group, called "Tánger-Gueznaya," has become a "main node and hub operator," recruiting through job boards with thousands of members. Another group targets "young people from Ceuta," while a third acts as a "work contract facilitator in Europe."

These groups use general terms to avoid detection and have fewer members, making them harder to shut down. Authorities are alerted to the fact that individuals unaware of swimming are still trying to enter Ceuta, and women from distant cities like Agadir are inviting young girls to accompany them. Some groups are directing migrants to Melilla, a less vigilant Spanish city, and have even reached the neighboring Moroccan town of Nador, instructing locals not to follow police orders.

The report warns that while the online recruitment efforts have become more subtle, they might still attempt a large-scale invasion in Ceuta around August 15, though it is considered unlikely. The disappearance of active recruitment groups leaves the organization underground, requiring detection based on language rather than specific platforms.