Aziz Ndiaye & Awa Baldé: Fraud Case Adjourned to March 12th | Senegal News
- A case involving businesswoman Awa Baldé and businessman Aziz Ndiaye was called at the Criminal Court of Dakar on February 26, 2026, but was ultimately postponed until March...
- Baldé is accusing Ndiaye of fraud related to a land transaction in Ngaparou, reportedly valued at 50 million FCFA.
- During Thursday’s proceedings, only Awa Baldé appeared before the court.
Land Dispute Adjourned in Dakar Court
A case involving businesswoman Awa Baldé and businessman Aziz Ndiaye was called at the Criminal Court of Dakar on , but was ultimately postponed until . The adjournment stems from Awa Baldé’s need to fulfill a court-ordered financial deposit.
Baldé is accusing Ndiaye of fraud related to a land transaction in Ngaparou, reportedly valued at 50 million FCFA. According to court documents, she alleges Ndiaye only paid 20 million FCFA for the land, which originally belonged to her former husband.
During Thursday’s proceedings, only Awa Baldé appeared before the court. Aziz Ndiaye was not present. The court decided to postpone the case to allow Baldé time to meet the financial requirements for the case to proceed.
The dispute has reportedly drawn attention within Senegal’s real estate sector. While details of the initial agreement and subsequent complaints remain under review, the case highlights ongoing financial disagreements between private citizens and developers.
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