From Gendarme Surveillance to Arrest, the Reug Reug Case Is More Serious Than Expected

On September 24, 2026, wrestler Reug Reug from Thiaroye, aged 34, was arrested by the Faidherbe Research Brigade in connection with a counterfeit money trafficking and corruption attempt case. The gendarmes had monitored the case for several days before arresting him after he presented himself with boxes containing black bills resembling $100 notes. His brother was also detained during the operation. The investigation aims to clarify the roles of all involved in this explosive case.