In response to allegations published in the national press on December 17, 2024, regarding the conviction of one of its officers for visa fraud, the Senegalese Navy has denied any affiliation with the accused.
The Senegalese Armed Forces’ Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIRPA) said the person in question does not belong to the national navy as erroneously stated.
DIRPA has noted that media outlets which disseminated these incorrect details have been contacted for correction.
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