Guinean wrestler Boy Dakar, whose real name is Babacar Diallo, has been taken into custody by Senegalese authorities on charges of using false administrative documents and undue acquisition of administrative documents. According to reports, Boy Dakar was arrested following an investigation by the Direction de l'automatisation du fichier (DAF) that revealed discrepancies in his birth declaration. The DAF discovered that Boy Dakar's birth was declared at the Bourguiba civil registry in 1993, but the registry was found to be irregular.
The investigation by DAF revealed that the registry where Boy Dakar's birth was declared was not properly certified, and several pages were missing. The registry also contained erasures and alterations made with correction fluid. Furthermore, the page corresponding to Boy Dakar's birth declaration had been altered and corrected with correction fluid. The declaration initially listed a person named D. Diagne, born on December 20, 1982.
During his interrogation, Boy Dakar stated that only his father was aware of the circumstances surrounding his declaration to the civil registry. His father, who was subsequently questioned, claimed that he had declared his son's birth at the Bourguiba civil registry and received the relevant documents three days later. However, the DAF informed him that, contrary to his statement, Boy Dakar's birth had been the subject of a judgment recorded on December 28, 1993, at the Bourguiba civil registry.
Boy Dakar's father denied any involvement in the judgment and claimed that he had never initiated such a procedure for his son. The DAF seized the registry and summoned Boy Dakar for questioning. The wrestler is currently in custody at the Dakar Urban Security headquarters, where the investigation is ongoing.
The case has raised concerns about identity usurpation and the use of false documents in Senegal. Authorities have been cracking down on such cases in recent weeks, with another wrestler, Reug Reug, being arrested for possession of counterfeit banknotes. The incidents have highlighted the need for stricter controls on identity documents and administrative records.
The investigation into Boy Dakar's case is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge. The wrestler's arrest has sparked a heated debate about identity and nationality issues in Senegal, with many calling for greater vigilance in the issuance and verification of administrative documents.
The Senegalese authorities have confirmed that they will continue to investigate and prosecute cases of identity usurpation and document falsification. The case of Boy Dakar serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying the authenticity of administrative documents and the consequences of attempting to deceive authorities.
Key points
- Boy Dakar, a Guinean wrestler, was arrested in Senegal for using false administrative documents and undue acquisition of administrative documents.
- The investigation revealed discrepancies in Boy Dakar's birth declaration, including an irregular registry and alterations to his birth certificate.
- The case highlights the need for stricter controls on identity documents and administrative records in Senegal.
