Cheikh Guèye arrested for attempted bribery in case involving former Justice Minister Ismaïla Madior Fall

Cheikh Guèye, an entrepreneur and accuser of former Justice Minister Ismaïla Madior Fall, has been arrested by the gendarmerie for attempting to bribe the judge overseeing their case. This development follows the placement of the former Minister of Justice under electronic monitoring and house arrest by the High Court of Justice's investigative commission after his hearing. The case centers on allegations of attempted corruption and embezzlement of public funds related to a public contract for constructing an electronic monitoring center. Ismaïla Madior Fall is accused of demanding a bribe for awarding the contract. In connection with this case, Cheikh Guèye, identified as one of the complainants, and Mohamed Anas El Bachir Wane, former Director of Construction at the Ministry of Justice, were referred to the Pikine prosecutor's office. They have been detained on charges of alleged public fund fraud, corruption, criminal association, and money laundering. According to the investigation, Cheikh Guèye claimed the former minister requested money to facilitate the contract's award, which was later "diplomatically" returned to him. This case continues to see significant judicial developments, involving key figures from both public and private sectors.