Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Aisha Fatty, a prominent figure in Gambian social circles, has been thrust into a complex legal battle following serious allegations of fraud. The prosecution of the high court in Dakar has launched a judicial investigation based on a complaint filed by Senegalese businessman Abdoulaye Thiam. The case, now under the jurisdiction of Judge Augustin Faye, concerns allegations of fraud involving over one billion CFA francs.

Judge Faye, in charge of the 3rd investigating office, has indicted Aisha Fatty and ordered her remand. This development marks the escalation of legal woes for Fatty, who has already been detained under accusations of illicit data collection and threats of dissemination.

The initial legal troubles began when Fatty was arrested at the Senegal-Gambia border. Thiam’s complaint led to her detention and subsequent appearance before the Dakar flagrante delicto court. The charges stemmed from allegations of illegal collection of personal data and threats to disseminate this information, prompting her detention and the confiscation of her cell phone by the Cybercrime Division. Fatty’s trial, originally set for an earlier date, was postponed until May 31, 2024, to allow further investigation into her phone records.

During the investigation, Fatty’s legal team requested the appearance of the civil party, a request denied based on the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure. This refusal did not deter the prosecution, which has now opened a second front in the legal battle against Fatty.

The new charges of fraud add to the mounting legal challenges Fatty faces. The complaint from Thiam alleges that Fatty was involved in fraudulent activities amounting to over one billion CFA francs. These new allegations have dashed the hopes of Fatty’s relatives for her imminent release.

As the legal proceedings unfold, Fatty’s lawyers are now tasked with navigating two separate but equally serious cases. They must defend their client against both the charges of illicit data collection and the substantial fraud allegations. The complexity and severity of the accusations underscore the intricate and high-stakes nature of this legal saga.

The outcomes of these cases will be closely watched, given the high profile of the individuals involved and the significant sums of money at stake.