Sédhiou : Un émigré arrêté pour avoir détourné près de 100 millions FCFA à son oncle
The Tanaff Community Brigade has arrested a Senegalese national who had returned from Spain and was involved in a case of breach of trust of exceptional magnitude. The suspect, I. Kandé, aged 40, who had emigrated to Spain and was on holiday in Tanaff, was arrested and then taken into custody for embezzling the colossal sum of 150,000 euros, or approximately 97.5 million CFA francs, to the detriment of his compatriot and uncle, Sana Mballo, who also emigrated to Spain.
The facts: A family trust betrayed
According to the complaint filed in court by Sana Mballo, the two men are related by family ties, with I. Kandé being her nephew. Both have lived in Spain since 2006, demonstrating a shared migratory journey that should have strengthened their solidarity. In April 2025, a few days before her departure for Senegal, Sana Mballo allegedly entrusted I. Kandé with the sum of 150,000 euros as a security measure, as she was unable to travel with such a large sum in cash.
This practice, common among the Senegalese diaspora, relies entirely on mutual trust between compatriots. But upon his return to Senegal, Sana Mballo claims to have never been able to recover his money. After several unsuccessful attempts to contact him, he learned that I. Kandé was also on vacation in Senegal. He then filed a complaint with the prosecutor in Sédhiou, believing that his money was in danger of disappearing forever.
Contradictory versions revealing
Facing investigators, Kandé initially adopted a strategy of total denial, going so far as to make a particularly serious accusation. He declared that the suitcase handed over by his uncle contained cocaine, not money, thus attempting to turn the situation to his advantage. This version was immediately rejected by the complainant, who maintained his initial statements. This initial version, fanciful to say the least, testifies to the suspect's panic in the face of the charges against him. It also reveals his desire to discredit his uncle by implicating him in alleged drug trafficking.
Partial confession and justifications
Pressed with questions by the police and faced with the inconsistency of his first version, the accused finally admitted having indeed received the sum of 150,000 euros. This admission constitutes a decisive turning point in the investigation, confirming the accusations made by Sana Mballo.I. Kandé attempted to justify the use of the funds by explaining that he had used part of the money to finance a "large-scale" construction project in Tanaff.
An attempt at reconciliation rejected
Aware of the gravity of his situation, the accused sought clemency from the courts, promising to reimburse his uncle in full. This offer of reimbursement, although late, demonstrates an implicit admission of his guilt. However, Sana Mballo firmly steadfastly insists on his position and demands that the case follow its normal judicial course.
A considerable loss for the emigrant
For Sana Mballo, this sum of 150,000 euros probably represents several years of savings accumulated through sacrifices in the land of emigration. This embezzlement constitutes not only a financial loss, but also a profound psychological trauma, especially since the perpetrator is none other than a member of her own family.
Transfer to a specialized jurisdiction
Given the seriousness of the facts and the scale of the embezzled sum, I. Kandé was brought before the High Court of Sédhiou, according to Seneweb sources close to the prosecution. Given the exceptional amount of the breach of trust, the suspect was then transferred to the Dakar Judicial and Financial Pool, a specialized jurisdiction competent to handle this type of case with a strong economic dimension.
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