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2 clusters · 13 sources · 28 days · First seen about 2 months ago · Last updated 20 days ago

Senegal cybercrime investigation and arrest

Overview

Ramatoulaye Diaw, known by the pseudonym ‘Ramz Yago’, was arrested by Senegal’s Special Cybercrime Division (DSC) following a sting operation. The arrest followed a complaint by Rokhaya Fall, also known as ‘Rox’, regarding a video in which Diaw allegedly used virulent language concerning Fall’s deceased mother.

Diaw was placed in custody for allegedly making statements contrary to public morality. The Pikine-Guédiawaye prosecutor's office has ordered a confrontation between the two parties to clarify their statements, while the investigation continues to examine the dissemination of personal data and online conduct.

Entities

FIDH · Abdourahamane Lirwana · Niamey Court of First Instance · Rokhaya Fall · Division spéciale de cybercriminalité

Timeline

20 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
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about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Ramatoulaye Diaw arrested in Senegal cybercrime investigation
Ramatoulaye Diaw, known as ‘Ramz Yago’, was arrested in Senegal by cybercrime units following a complaint regarding offensive online speech and statements contrary to public morality.

Sources

afrikactus.com · aps.sn · camer.be · dakar92.com · guinee360.com · kaweru.com · ledakarois.sn · pressafrik.com · saintlouis-info.com · senego.com · senenews.com · sunugox.info · sunuker.com