The household of a Briton detained in Morocco are involved about his well being

The household of a British nationwide arrested in Morocco mentioned they have been involved for his security after being left untreated for 5 weeks.

Oliver Andrews was visiting Marrakesh final November and was arrested after being accused of possession of counterfeit cash.

The 29-year-old’s household mentioned they’ve denied the allegations in opposition to him and have acquired no assist from British authorities.

Britain’s Overseas and Growth Workplace mentioned it had offered help.

The BBC has reached out to the Consulate Normal of the Kingdom of Morocco for remark.

On 10 November 2022, Andrews, from Bournemouth, went to a nightclub with a good friend on the final evening of their journey.

His household mentioned he was arrested by Moroccan police the subsequent morning and Andrews was informed half his cash was pretend.

The household added that the 2 males weren’t given the chance to make use of an official interpreter or converse to a lawyer.

Additionally they mentioned the 2 males “have been pressured into signing international papers”.

Andrews’ lawyer in Morocco, talking by way of the household, mentioned the 2 males had been charged with possessing and distributing counterfeit cash inside Morocco and forming an organized crime group.

Andrews’ household mentioned he was identified with coronary heart illness in 2021 and requires every day remedy.

She added that he should not obtain his remedy till his lawyer can organize for her arrival on December 16.

The household mentioned: “The British Embassy in Morocco and the Division for Overseas Affairs and Growth refused to intervene.”

She added that the British Embassy in Morocco and the UK Overseas and Growth Workplaces have been briefed on Andrew’s coronary heart situation and medical wants.

The household mentioned when Andrews was visited by his lawyer he was “in a really unhealthy psychological and bodily situation”.

She added that “his circulation slowed down” as a result of he wasn’t taking his remedy.

The household additionally mentioned they despatched cash to the embassy so Andrews might make cellphone calls, however added: “That cash hasn’t been given to him but.”

“We simply need the embassy to do their job and see him and ensure he is okay,” mentioned Andrews associate Alana Kornick.

“The situations he lives in are heartbreaking day by day,” she added.

Kornick described how Andrews was held in a “small house” of 32 individuals in a 12-person cell, with no mattress or contemporary air.

And she or he continued, “I bought calls from him, he was actually annoyed and we have been speaking about suicidal ideas.”

“That is the worst as a result of there’s nothing we are able to do,” she added.

Andrews’ mom, Zoe, mentioned the household had “given up hope of getting something by way of the message”.

“As a household, we’re so upset and let down by our authorities,” she added.

“Regardless of the circumstances, we need to assist with the lawsuit, we simply need his security,” she mentioned.

A spokesman for the UK Overseas and Growth Workplace denied the household’s statements, telling the BBC: “We’re offering consular assist to 2 British nationals who’ve been arrested in Morocco and are speaking with native authorities.”