In a recent development in Mauritania, two women, Amouat Bibinett Akamach and Azouine Bint Beye, have admitted to receiving large sums of money through bank transfers without knowing the source. According to reports, the women were involved in a case known as the "External Blogger" case, which also implicated a blogger named Sidi Mohamed Akamach. The women claimed they received the funds in 2024 and acted on Akamach's instructions.
Amouat Bibinett Akamach reportedly received over 15 million ouguiya, while Azouine Bint Beye received around 2 million ouguiya. Azouine Bint Beye revealed that she received four financial transfers, including one of 500,000 ouguiya, another of 498,000 ouguiya, a third of 400,000 ouguiya, and a fourth of 289,000 ouguiya. The funds were allegedly used for various expenses, including building a house in a village in the Aouak region.
Amouat Bibinett Akamach received multiple transfers exceeding 15 million ouguiya, including 640,000 ouguiya and 500,000 ouguiya in 2024, and 300,000 ouguiya and 200,000 ouguiya in 2025. The woman claimed she did not know the source of the funds and acted solely on Akamach's instructions. The blogger allegedly guided her on how to use the money, often providing specific instructions or account numbers for the transfers.
Both women stated they did not know the source of the funds and only acted on Akamach's instructions. The investigation, led by the Terrorism Crimes Investigation Unit, has resulted in several individuals being placed under judicial supervision, imprisoned, or having arrest warrants issued against them. The case has raised concerns about the source of the funds and the individuals involved.
Azouine Bint Beye provided additional details, stating that the house built by Akamach in the Aouak region cost around 17 million ouguiya. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to uncover the source of the funds and the individuals involved in the case. The blogger and several others have been implicated in the case, which has sparked widespread interest and concern.
The case has highlighted the complexities of financial transactions and the potential for individuals to be unwittingly involved in illicit activities. Authorities have urged individuals to be cautious when receiving funds from unknown sources and to report any suspicious transactions. The investigation is expected to continue, with further details emerging in the coming days.
The Mauritanian authorities have taken a strong stance on the case, emphasizing their commitment to uncovering the truth and bringing those involved to justice. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in financial transactions, and the need for individuals to be vigilant when dealing with unknown sources of funds.
Key points
- Two Mauritanian women have admitted to receiving large sums of money without knowing the source, in a case involving a blogger and several others.
- The women, Amouat Bibinett Akamach and Azouine Bint Beye, claimed they acted solely on the instructions of the blogger, Sidi Mohamed Akamach.
- The case has raised concerns about the source of the funds and the individuals involved, with authorities working to uncover the truth and bring those involved to justice.
