The Gambia law officials detained a Central Bank employee at the Jenoi checkpoint after they discovered significant undeclared currency on their premises. The occurrence from January 24th 2025 triggered public suspicions regarding financial irregularities while triggering accusations of investigative obstruction at high government positions.
Social media posts from Gambian political commentator Coach-Pa Samba Jow initially brought awareness about this situation while he alleged that officials were trying to prevent the investigation from proceeding. According to Jow’s social media post:
“Back off and allow the police to do their job! I have credible information that, on Friday, January 24th, The Gambia Police intercepted an alleged Central Bank employee carrying $57,800 and D370,000 at a Jenoi checkpoint. Sadly, there are alleged attempts by a minister to kill the case. I have the name of the arrested person, who is believed to be part of a group of three, and photographs and video of the money being counted and handed over to the fraud unit. We expect the police to be allowed to do their job without interference or hindrance. We are watching closely”
The Gambia Police Force statement authenticated the core claims regarding this incident though investigators remain restrained as the review continues. Their statement read:
The person detained possessed $57,800 as well as D370,000 cash. Authorities conduct ongoing investigations to determine the origin and distribution purposes of these discovered funds.
This case has received considerable public attention because investigators discovered US currency worth $57,800 and D370,000 Gambian dalasi. The presence of big cash deposits together with claims about intercession from a government minister have led people to wonder about improper financial activities along with substantial funds being channelled outside authorized systems.
State institutions face dual scrutiny because checkpoint operations demonstrated their effectiveness but strengthening financial oversight and accountability remains a concern. Public interest concerning the specific case situation as well as financial governance systems in The Gambia continues to remain powerful throughout the active investigation period.
Auditors continue to investigate this case to locate the funds’ beginning point and destination along with any larger financial activity connections.
