The Guinea Court of Repression of Economic and Financial Infractions (CRIEF) has ordered the release of three former officials from the special delegation of Boké, who were accused of embezzlement and other financial crimes. The officials are Aboubacar N’Diaye, former president of the special delegation, Mamadouba Yakha Camara, former secretary general, and M’Bemba Soumah, former communal receiver. They were detained since August 19, 2026.
According to the report by the Guinean Inspection General of State Finances (ORDEEF), an amount of 1.235 billion Guinean francs was not justified in the management of the former special delegation. The three officials were accused of embezzlement of public funds, corruption of public agents, illicit enrichment, money laundering, and complicity. Two commercial entities, TELLIWELLE Construction-Prestation and Commerce SARLU and Établissements GUIPRES, are also implicated in the case.
During the hearing on November 3, 2026, only Aboubacar N’Diaye was heard. He pleaded not guilty, stating that he was the president of the special delegation from April 2023 to April 2026 and received a salary of 1 million Guinean francs. He claimed that the commune operated on its own revenues from taxes, and that he did not receive any state subsidies during his tenure.
N’Diaye explained that the acquisition of his command vehicle, purchased for 131 million Guinean francs, was a collective decision by the communal council members. He stated that his team only passed one market during their management, and that they carried out several development projects, including the construction of a borehole, renovation of two schools, and equipment of the civil registry building.
The former official claimed that he only discovered the unaccounted amount of 1.235 billion Guinean francs during the judicial proceedings. He stated that during his management, the Court of Accounts inspected them every year and found no problems. The court ordered the release of the three detained officials, as requested by the defense, and also ordered the communication of the commune's bank statements.
The case has been adjourned to November 24, 2026, for further hearings. The CRIEF's decision to release the officials has sparked mixed reactions, with some calling for accountability and others welcoming the court's decision. The case is seen as a test of Guinea's efforts to combat corruption and financial crimes.
The case highlights the challenges faced by Guinea in addressing corruption and financial mismanagement. The country's authorities have been working to strengthen institutions and hold accountable those responsible for financial crimes. The outcome of this case will be closely watched by Guineans and international observers alike.
Key points
- The CRIEF ordered the release of three former Boké officials accused of embezzlement.
- The trial has been rescheduled for November 24, 2026.
- The case involves an unaccounted amount of 1.235 billion Guinean francs.
