Police dismantle criminal networks in Zinder and Algiers

In Niger, the Zinder Inter-regional Judicial Police service has dismantled three criminal gangs specializing in nighttime thefts. The operation resulted in the arrest of four men aged 25 to 37 and a female accomplice accused of receiving stolen goods. Authorities seized 45 mobile phones, a motorcycle, and axes used during the robberies. Investigations revealed the gangs frequently targeted women working late in hair and sewing workshops. Two additional suspects remain at large.

In Algeria, the central service for combating organized crime dismantled a major network involved in counterfeiting, forgery, tax fraud, and money laundering. The operation led to the arrest of 25 individuals and the recovery of 23 billion centimes. The network utilized over 400 fictitious commercial registries to move funds outside legal channels, causing an estimated 9.2 trillion centimes in losses to the public treasury. Seized assets include trucks, tourist vehicles, and various administrative documents.