Fake Platform Scam: Cameroonian Student Detained in Conakry

Following a complaint lodged by the General Directorate of Customs, an investigation was launched by the Directorate of Judicial Police, leading to the apprehension of Abouemé Promesse.

Promesse, a student at Koffi Annan University in Conakry, was residing in the Cosa neighborhood when he was detained. The investigation revealed that he was part of a group that created a platform named "Douane-Transit-Logistique et Transport" to deceive economic operators.

During police questioning, Promesse disclosed that he was contacted by a compatriot, Marie Christelle Ndegne, who resides in Cameroon. Ndegne connected him with Olivier Mfoumou Ndongo, also Cameroonian. Ndongo, posing as a car dealer, enlisted Promesse to collect money from customers and transfer it to him in Cameroon via mobile money services, offering Promesse a commission for his role.

The fraudulent scheme reportedly swindled victims out of 300 million Guinean francs, according to the National Customs.

Promesse is set to be brought before the Dixinn court, while the police continue their investigation to apprehend his accomplices and co-conspirators. The authorities are determined to dismantle the entire network involved in this elaborate scam.

The case highlights the growing issue of cybercrime and the need for increased vigilance and cooperation between international law enforcement agencies to combat such fraudulent activities.