"He went out the window": Why the 'Billionaire Marabout' is in serious trouble after his escape attempt

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 20, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

"He went out the window": Why the 'Billionaire Marabout' is in serious trouble after his escape attempt

Marabout Serigne Abdoulaye Faye, known as 'Billionaire Marabout', attempted a spectacular escape during a medical extraction at Abass Ndao hospital, using a bathroom break to flee through a window. He was caught after a chase in Gueule-Tapée. Detained for alleged acts against nature, child rapes, and voluntary HIV transmission, this escape attempt could lead to additional criminal charges under Senegalese law.

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