Chad: 47 suspects arrested, more than 11 million CFA francs and bladed weapons seized

Chad’s National Police presented 47 people arrested during operations conducted in N’Djaména from September 28 to October 19, 2026. The suspects are divided into four groups and are accused of offenses including theft, armed robbery, assault, extortion, counterfeiting banknotes, and unauthorized presence in a secure location. Investigators seized two vehicles, three motorcycles, 26 knives, 5,209,000 CFA francs in counterfeit bills, and a further 6,400,000 CFA francs from a woman suspected of complicity in fraud. Chief Commissioner Mounne Eugène Dezoumbé said the suspects are expected to be brought before the competent judicial authorities.