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Criminal investigations and arrests in Gabon and Côte d'Ivor

Overview

In Gabon, authorities have detained three individuals following an investigation into alleged fraud involving Airtel Money in Franceville. The suspects, including an Airtel Money employee, were referred to a magistrate after investigators alleged that pre-registered SIM cards belonging to third parties were used to conduct financial transactions under false identities.

In Côte d'Ivoire, police arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a fatal burglary at an Eurolait branch in Daloa. The incident, occurring between August 2 and 3, 2026, resulted in the death of a night guard and the burning of the premises. Following a confession, authorities seized 38,425,400 CFA francs from the suspect’s residence, believed to be part of the stolen loot.

Entities

Alain Bignoumba · Bajaj motorcycle · Eurolait · Gabon police · Daloa

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Criminal investigations in Gabon and Côte d'Ivoire lead to arrests

    Authorities in Gabon and Côte d'Ivoire have taken action in separate criminal cases: three suspects were detained for Airtel Money fraud in Franceville, and a man was arrested for a fatal burglary in Daloa.

  2. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Benin and Gabon police arrest suspects in theft and city hall burglary

    Police in Benin recovered a stolen motorcycle and arrested two suspects, while Gabon police detained a city‑hall burglar, Alain Bignoumba, after a theft of 430,000 francs and a laptop.

Sources

congorassure.cd · cultura.e-noticies.cat · gabonactu.com · guineematin.com · lanouvelletribune.info · union.sonapresse.com · wakatsera.com