On September 30, 2026, the Commissariat d'arrondissement de la Médina in Senegal took six individuals into custody and brought them before the parquet on charges of association of wrongdoers, apology for unnatural acts, and voluntary transmission of HIV. The arrests were made following a gathering that took place on the night of September 25-26, 2026, at the intersection of Rue 25 and Rue 04 in the Médina district.
According to reports, police intervened to restore public order after the gathering turned violent. The six individuals were removed from the scene and taken to a police station for their own safety. Initial investigations revealed that they were being accused of unnatural acts. Further investigations uncovered additional evidence, including the admission by one of the accused of having a sexual relationship with a man he met on TikTok in exchange for 12,000 FCFA.
Another accused individual reported being a victim of multiple sexual assaults by men in the past. The HIV tests conducted on the accused, the results of which were transmitted by the treating physician, returned positive for several of them. The police also carried out an in-depth technical analysis of the four mobile phones seized during the procedure, which revealed exchanges of WhatsApp messages, photographs, and videos of a sexual nature.
The analysis of the WhatsApp exchanges, which were attributed to a group called "Sabar Monument," established that the members had real sexual relationships and attractions. The accused were brought before the parquet to answer for their actions. The Police nationale du Sénégal stated that they are committed to maintaining mobilization and called on the population to contact 800 00 17 00 for any useful information.
The charges brought against the six individuals include association of wrongdoers, apology for unnatural acts, and voluntary transmission of HIV. The investigation was carried out by the Commissariat d'arrondissement de la Médina and the Division Spéciale de Lutte contre la Cybercriminalité.
The authorities have not disclosed the ages or identities of the accused individuals. The police have assured the public that they will continue to take action against individuals who engage in such activities.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of the Senegalese authorities to combat crimes related to sexual activities and the spread of HIV. The Police nationale du Sénégal urged anyone with information to come forward and report it to the designated hotline.
Key points
- Six individuals were arrested in Senegal for association of wrongdoers, apology for unnatural acts, and voluntary transmission of HIV.
- The accused individuals were found to have exchanged sexual messages and content on WhatsApp.
- The police are urging anyone with information to contact the hotline 800 00 17 00.
