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Land fraud investigation in Senegal

Overview

In Senegal, a 46-year-old businesswoman identified as K. Diagne has been referred to prosecutors following an attempted land fraud in Ngor-Virage involving 100 million CFA francs. The Criminal Investigation Division intervened after a buyer discovered irregularities in transaction documents.

Investigations revealed that a power of attorney used in the transaction featured the seal and signature of a notary, Me Ibrahima Moustapha Thiam, who has been deceased for several years. The documents also allegedly involved a fictitious civil company. Diagne was apprehended while attempting to collect a 10 million CFA franc deposit; she partially admitted to the facts but denied forging the documents, claiming they were provided by an administrator in Mauritania.

Entities

Maiduguri · K. Diagne · Ibrahima Moustapha Thiam · Ngor-Virage · Division des investigations criminelles

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Senegal businesswoman charged in 100 million CFA land fraud attempt

    A businesswoman in Senegal has been charged with attempted fraud and forgery involving a 100 million CFA franc land transaction using the credentials of a deceased notary.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    EFCC recovers N125m in land fraud and arrests impersonator

    The EFCC has recovered N125 million for a Lagos land fraud victim and arrested a man in Maiduguri for allegedly impersonating a commission operative to defraud the public.

Sources

assirou.sn · senego.com