Ahmadou Bamba Ndiaye, the maternal uncle of Senegalese wrestler Oumar Kane, alias "Reug Reug," was questioned by investigators from the Brigade de Recherches de Faidherbe on September 25, 2026. He made several statements regarding his involvement in a suspected counterfeit money operation. According to his testimony, Ndiaye was contacted by Diégane Faye, alias "Saltigué Diégou," who is his guide for mystical matters related to wrestling.
Ndiaye stated that Faye informed him about a technician capable of "washing" or processing counterfeit money. He claimed to have gone to an apartment to meet the people involved and learn more about the operation. There, he allegedly called his nephew, Reug Reug, and asked him to bring a box containing the counterfeit bills. Reug Reug reportedly brought the box in his Mazda X-5 vehicle.
In his testimony, Ndiaye asserted that his nephew was aware of the box's contents and was supposed to receive a portion of the money after the operation. This claim directly implicates Reug Reug in the transportation of the box found at the meeting location. However, Reug Reug's own testimony contradicts this, stating that his uncle had given him the box without revealing its contents.
According to Ndiaye's statements, the counterfeit bills were allegedly handed to him by a person named G. M., a plumber from Thiès. The expected profit from the operation was estimated to be around 750 million CFA francs. Ndiaye also mentioned a machine used to produce banknotes, which had broken down and was sent to Gambia for repair.
Reug Reug's version of events differs significantly from his uncle's. He claimed that he was not informed of the box's contents when he transported it to the apartment. He stated that he would have never agreed to carry such a package if he knew it contained counterfeit money, citing his knowledge of the law.
The investigation has led to the indictment of Oumar Kane, Ahmadou Bamba Ndiaye, and Diégane Faye. Reug Reug was placed under judicial supervision, while his uncle and Faye were remanded in custody. The case is ongoing, with the main point of contention being whether Reug Reug knew about the box's contents before bringing it to the apartment.
The case highlights the complexities of the investigation and the conflicting testimonies of the individuals involved. The Senegalese authorities are continuing to investigate the matter, which involves a significant amount of counterfeit money. The incident also raises questions about the involvement of public figures in such operations and the potential consequences for those implicated.
Key points
- Reug Reug's uncle, Ahmadou Bamba Ndiaye, has made statements implicating his nephew in a counterfeit money operation.
- Reug Reug and his uncle have provided conflicting testimonies regarding the wrestler's knowledge of the box's contents.
- The case is ongoing, with Reug Reug placed under judicial supervision and his uncle and Diégane Faye remanded in custody.
