Reug Reug arrested in Senegalese counterfeit currency investigation

Senegalese MMA champion Oumar Kane, known as Reug Reug, has been arrested in connection with a major counterfeit currency scheme involving ‘blackened’ 100-dollar bills. The investigation, led by the Faidherbe Research Brigade, centers on a scam where victims are tricked into paying for worthless currency under the guise of using chemicals to ‘wash’ or restore them.

During interrogations, Reug Reug claimed ignorance, stating he merely transported a sealed carton to his uncle’s apartment without knowing its contents. However, investigators questioned why he remained present during discussions regarding the distribution of profits and the ‘washing’ of the bills. His uncle, Amadou Bamba Ndiaye, reportedly attempted to claim sole responsibility for the seized currency, valued at approximately 830 million to 1 billion CFA francs, to protect the athlete.

Another suspect, Diégane Faye, has reportedly cooperated with authorities, alleging that the counterfeit bills were provided by an influential businessman currently at large. At least two other suspects are being sought by authorities, and several individuals remain in custody as the case moves toward a potential judicial investigation.