Fraudulent Transfers: Bridge Bank CI and BOA File Complaint, 5 Arrested in Dakar

Two Ivorian banks, Bridge Bank Côte d'Ivoire and Bank of Africa, filed complaints in Dakar for fraudulent transfers totaling approximately 2.57 billion FCFA. Bridge Bank reported 1.924 billion FCFA transferred between August 10 and September 27 to accounts in Dakar, while BOA reported 650 million FCFA, with 559 million withdrawn. Five individuals were arrested, including three held under detention orders, after investigations revealed forged signatures and non-compliant email addresses, but the investigation is ongoing and no convictions have been made.