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Businessman allegedly defrauded of 550 million FCFA by TikTok influencer in mystical scheme
via SeneNews2 min read
A complex case involving fraud, charlatanism, and money laundering, with an estimated loss of 550 million FCFA, is under investigation by the Saly Research Brigade, part of the Mbour gendarmerie company. A suspect was arrested and brought before prosecutor Augustin Yakhar Faye, head of the Mbour public prosecutor's office, on Monday. The case may be transferred to the Dakar Financial Judicial Pool. The incident reportedly began in August 2024 when B. Samb, a marabout and car salesman known for his luxurious TikTok content from Dubai, contacted L. Diop, a prominent business leader. Samb allegedly convinced Diop that he possessed mystical powers to make him a billionaire. Enticed by these promises, Diop reportedly engaged in various rituals, including mystical baths and consuming supposed magical preparations. Diop progressively gave large sums of money to the marabout, even taking out bank loans to meet repeated demands, totaling 550 million FCFA. Investigators state that after receiving the funds, B. Samb left the country and settled in Dubai, where he continued to post videos showcasing a lavish lifestyle. L. Diop later filed a complaint, supported by financial documents, and several witnesses confirmed the payments. The suspect was located in Touba upon his return to Senegal and subsequently arrested in Dakar by the Saly Research Brigade. During questioning, he admitted to some facts but disputed the 550 million FCFA amount, claiming it was exaggerated. Placed in police cus
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