Tontine in Dalifort: Widow in debt dips into the fund to treat her husband, judge's decision shocks the court

C. Diakham, a 49-year-old housewife and manager of a tontine (rotating savings club) in Dalifort since 2017, was tried for breach of trust. She admitted to using members' contributions to cover her husband's medical expenses; he died in 2025. The court found her guilty but granted a suspended sentence, requiring her to repay the owed amounts. Claimants including M. Kéba Dramé, L. Coly, N. F. Ndoumbou, and Aminata Sarr demand between 200,000 and 845,000 FCFA.