Senegal businesswoman charged in 100 million CFA land fraud attempt

A 46-year-old businesswoman, identified as K. Diagne, has been referred to the prosecutor after an attempted land fraud involving 100 million CFA francs in Ngor-Virage. The Criminal Investigation Division (DIC) intervened after a potential buyer, N. S. Seck, discovered irregularities in transaction documents.

Upon verification with the notary firm SCP Ndiaye et Ndiaye, it was revealed that a power of attorney used in the deal featured the seal and signature of Me Ibrahima Moustapha Thiam, a notary who has been deceased for several years. The documents also allegedly involved a fictitious civil company.

K. Diagne was apprehended at the notary's office while attempting to collect a 10 million CFA franc deposit. During questioning, she partially admitted to the facts but denied forging the documents, claiming they were provided to her by an individual named Babacar Diouf, an administrator residing in Mauritania.