Thiès: A couple steals 5 million FCFA to finance their wedding, the aftermath is shocking

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

Thiès: A couple steals 5 million FCFA to finance their wedding, the aftermath is shocking

In Thiès, a young couple was sentenced for stealing 5 million FCFA from a tontine to finance their wedding. A. Mbaye, 18, confessed to revealing the location of the money to her partner, K. Guèye, also 18. They were sentenced to five months in prison and must repay the stolen amount, evoking strong emotions in the courtroom due to their youth and the social pressures surrounding marriage.

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