The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) stated on January 24 about a Central Bank employee arrested with a large sum of cash. The arrest took place at the Jenoi checkpoint around 4:15 pm GMT.
DLEAG officers worked with State Intelligence Services (SIS), the Gambia Police Force, and a military intelligence officer. They arrested Lamin Marong, Lamin Darboe, and Famara Njie. Marong works at the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG).
The suspects were in a private vehicle heading to Mandory, North Bank Region. During a routine check, officers found $57,800 and 370,000 dalasis in a bag.
Marong said a senior CBG official gave him the dollars to deliver to his father. He did not know the reason for the large amount.
Marong also had 290,000 dalasis. He said a relative gave him old currency notes to exchange. The rest was for an upcoming event in their village.
The police in Mansakonko took over the case for more investigation.
DLEAG officers worked with State Intelligence Services (SIS), the Gambia Police Force, and a military intelligence officer. They arrested Lamin Marong, Lamin Darboe, and Famara Njie. Marong works at the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG).
The suspects were in a private vehicle heading to Mandory, North Bank Region. During a routine check, officers found $57,800 and 370,000 dalasis in a bag.
Marong said a senior CBG official gave him the dollars to deliver to his father. He did not know the reason for the large amount.
Marong also had 290,000 dalasis. He said a relative gave him old currency notes to exchange. The rest was for an upcoming event in their village.
The police in Mansakonko took over the case for more investigation.
