Fake banknotes: How Reug Reug Tried to Escape When Trapped

Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: Senegal
Crime & Law
Fake banknotes: How Reug Reug Tried to Escape When Trapped

Reug Reug, a MMA fighter, was arrested by the Faidherbe investigation team in a counterfeit money case and attempted to bribe officers to avoid prosecution. He was found with several black $100 bills, allegedly washable with chemicals. Four other suspects, including a man believed to be his brother acting as a front, were also detained, with the brother playing an intermediary role in the money laundering scheme.

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