Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Adama Faye, the brother of Senegal’s former First Lady, Marième Faye Sall, has been arrested by the Gendarmerie Research Section. His arrest comes amid an ongoing investigation into a financial dispute involving the sale of land in Dakar, in which he and other family members are implicated.

While the exact reasons for Faye’s arrest remain unclear, reports indicate that it is connected to a complex land transaction managed by a company in which Faye, his mother Oumou Diallo, and his wife Tata Aïchatou Babou are involved. Oumou Diallo, the mother-in-law of former President Macky Sall, was questioned by gendarmes on Tuesday regarding her involvement in the sale of two plots of land on the VDN, a prime location in Dakar. The land, belonging to the African Infrastructure Company (CIA), had been sold to a buyer named Seydou Sow for 418 million CFA francs on February 2, 2023.

However, the transaction has raised concerns after discrepancies were discovered in the documentation. According to reports, the minutes from a CIA Board of Directors meeting that authorized the land sale are dated February 2, 2023, the same day the transaction took place. Yet, the deed of transfer for the land, bearing the signatures of the shareholders, including Diallo, is dated October 17, 2022—months before the official approval.

These irregularities have led to suspicions of document forgery, prompting a more in-depth investigation. Diallo, who is a shareholder in CIA and reportedly mobility-impaired, was interviewed at her home by gendarmes. Her testimony has been described as crucial in shedding light on the case. Additionally, Faye’s wife, Tata Aïchatou Babou, was also questioned earlier this week.

The investigation now turns to Adama Faye, who is expected to provide documents proving that the subdivision of the land in question was duly submitted to the relevant authorities but has been delayed by the administration. If the complaints from the buyers are upheld, Faye may face demands to refund the amounts paid.

As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen what further developments will arise from this high-profile investigation involving the family of Senegal’s former First Lady.