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Dakar Court of Appeal upholds dismissal of charges in Covid funds case, impacting Mansour Faye's situation
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The Indictment Chamber of the Dakar Court of Appeal has confirmed the dismissal of charges against several individuals involved in the Covid funds case. This decision rejects the public prosecutor's appeal, aligning with the investigating judge's initial ruling. Moustapha Ndiaye, Ryan Hachem, Mouhamed Dieng, and Aliou Sow, who were accused of complicity in the embezzlement of public funds and forgery, have benefited from this confirmation. The public prosecutor had sought to refer them to a trial court, but this attempt was unsuccessful. This ruling effectively ends the prosecution against these individuals at this stage. The decision also indirectly affects Mansour Faye, who was implicated as the alleged principal perpetrator. Currently on provisional release, the framework of the prosecution against him evolves given that the accusations against his alleged accomplices have not been upheld by the appellate court. The Covid funds case concerns the management of resources mobilized during the pandemic and has garnered significant public and judicial attention, involving suspicions of embezzlement and documentary irregularities. This decision by the Dakar Court of Appeal marks a significant step, confirming the investigating judge's stance on the insufficient evidence against the individuals concerned, while leaving open potential future developments for other parties in the case.
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