The Point E District Police Station has dismantled a fraud ring specializing in falsifying visa applications. Two individuals were arrested and brought before the Public Prosecutor's Office on August 28, 2025, for criminal conspiracy, visa fraud, and forgery and use of forged documents.

Complaint from Turkish Embassy triggers investigation

The case began following a complaint filed by the Turkish Embassy. A visa applicant, seeking to understand the reasons for the rejection of his application, contacted the embassy, which took the opportunity to verify the authenticity of a receipt given by the suspect to the applicant's nephew. This verification revealed the deception.

Increase in complaints and first arrest

Following this discovery, numerous victims came forward to denounce the network's activities. The Research Brigade then mounted an operation that led to the arrest of the first suspect in Fass Mbao.

A search of his room revealed numerous suspicious travel documents. When questioned, the man admitted the facts, presenting himself as a simple intermediary responsible for finding clients and collecting money.

Arrest of the accomplice and discovery of the agency

Investigators, supported by the Guédiawaye police station, continued their investigations and arrested the second suspect in Hamo 6. The latter confirmed working with two other accomplices whose travel agency was located near the Ndiareme market.

An impressive arsenal of false documents

A thorough search of this agency revealed the extent of the scam:

- Around ten valid passports

- Copies of passports and bills of lading

- Stamps from the ODCAV (Cultural and Sports Activities Development Organization)

- Identity photos

- Fake bank statements

- Fake pay slips

- Fake NINEA and Trade Registers

APIX, contacted by investigators, confirmed the falsity of these latest documents, definitively establishing the fraudulent nature of the network's activities.

Referral and continuation of the investigation

The two suspects were brought before the Public Prosecutor's Office on August 28, 2025. However, the investigation is actively continuing to find the other members of the network, in particular the two accomplices mentioned by the second suspect.