A Leader of the Diomaye President Coalition Arrested, the 9 Million Case Erupts

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 18, 2026Country: Senegal

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A Leader of the Diomaye President Coalition Arrested, the 9 Million Case Erupts

Mame Diarra Bousso Mbow, a leader of the Diomaye President coalition, was arrested in Dakar for a fraud case involving 15,900 dollars. Her arrest on May 16 followed a search notice from Interpol Dakar. The complainant claims he gave this amount to Mbow for purchasing furniture in Turkey, but no goods were delivered.

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