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Senegalese wrestler Reug-Reug counterfeit currency case

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Professional MMA fighter and wrestler Oumar Kane, known as ‘Reug-Reug’, was arrested in Dakar by the Faidherbe Gendarmerie Research Brigade as part of an investigation into a counterfeit currency ring. The case involves ‘black notes’ presented as 100-dollar bills, with an estimated value between 830 million and 1 billion CFA francs. The arrest followed an undercover operation where gendarmes posed as specialists capable of ‘washing’ the counterfeit notes. Following the investigation, Reug-Reug, his uncle Amadou Bamba Ndiaye, and Diégane Faye were referred to the Financial Judicial Pool (PJF). During interrogation, Reug-Reug claimed ignorance of the contents of a sealed carton he had transported to an apartment in the Maristes district, though investigators questioned his presence during discussions regarding profit distribution. New developments indicate that Amadou Bamba Ndiaye reportedly attempted to claim sole responsibility for the seized currency in an effort to protect the athlete. Meanwhile, suspect athlete, while Diégane Faye has reportedly cooperated with authorities, alleging that alleged the counterfeit bills were provided by an influential businessman who remains at large. Authorities are currently seeking In a recent hearing at least two other suspects as the case moves toward a potential Dakar High Court, Kane was placed under judicial investigation. supervision and granted temporary release subject to strict controls, including travel restrictions. However, his co-defendants, Amadou Bamba Ndiaye and Diégane Faye, were remanded in custody. The trio faces charges of criminal conspiracy and attempted counterfeiting of banknotes. The National Association of Wrestlers of Senegal (ANLS), led by president Ibrahima Dione (Gris Bordeaux), (ANLS) has previously expressed dismay and regret over the situation. The association has called situation, calling for calm and urged the public to respect of the presumption of innocence.

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  1. 2026-09-29 23:34 UTC Senegalese wrestler Reug-Reug counterfeit currency case
  2. 2026-09-28 13:03 UTC Senegalese wrestler Reug-Reug counterfeit currency case
  3. 2026-09-28 08:31 UTC Senegalese wrestler Reug-Reug counterfeit currency case

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