Senegal Dismantles Paedophile Network Linking France

In a significant crackdown on organized crime, Senegalese authorities have arrested 14 individuals in connection with a criminal network operating between Senegal and France. This group, composed primarily of Senegalese nationals, is accused of engaging in serious offences involving the exploitation of minors.

According to police reports, the alleged crimes committed by this network include “organised paedophilia, pimping, rape of minors under 15, sodomy, and intentional transmission of HIV/Aids.” The suspects are said to have coerced young boys into having unprotected sex with men, many of whom were HIV-positive, while recording the acts. Investigators have established links between some of the detainees and a Frenchman arrested in 2025, suggesting that they were operating under his directions in exchange for monetary compensation.

The arrests were made following coordinated raids in the capital, Dakar, and the city of Kaolack. During these operations, authorities seized crucial evidence that could shed light on the extent and operations of the network. The police have expressed their determination to continue pursuing these criminal enterprises and have announced the establishment of a toll-free hotline for the public to report any pertinent information.

• Continued investigations are set to uncover further details about the group’s activities.
• The police are committed to dismantling networks that exploit vulnerable individuals.
• Community engagement is encouraged to help combat human trafficking and exploitation.

The Senegalese government is under pressure to strengthen child protection laws and enhance measures to prevent such heinous crimes in the future. As this case unfolds, the public and authorities alike remain vigilant in the fight against the exploitation of minors, emphasizing that no child should ever be made a victim of such horrendous acts.

Authorities hope that these arrests will serve as a warning to others involved in similar networks, as law enforcement ramps up efforts to disrupt and dismantle operations that prey on vulnerable populations.

By Omer Aden
Axadle Times international–Monitoring.