Senegalese authorities have successfully dismantled a transnational criminal network specializing in organized pedophilia operations between Senegal and France. In a coordinated law enforcement operation, police arrested 14 Senegalese nationals allegedly involved in systematic child exploitation that authorities say has been active since 2017.
The criminal group stands accused of multiple severe offenses including organized pedophilia, pimping, rape of minors under 15, sodomy, and intentional transmission of HIV/AIDS. According to official police statements, the perpetrators repeatedly forced underage boys to engage in unprotected sexual acts with predominantly HIV-positive men, with the abuse being systematically recorded on video.
Investigations reveal that four of the detained suspects were allegedly operating under directives from a French national arrested in France in April 2025, with financial transactions serving as compensation for their activities. The arrests followed comprehensive searches conducted across multiple neighborhoods in Dakar and the southeastern city of Kaolack, located approximately 200 kilometers from the capital.
The operation, which involved close cooperation between Senegalese and French law enforcement agencies, included coordinated raids at suspect residences where evidence linked to the alleged crimes was seized. A delegation of French officers participated directly in the mission, highlighting the international nature of the investigation.
Senegal’s Criminal Investigations Division has characterized this as a major breakthrough against transnational organized crime. Authorities have committed to continuing their pursuit of similar criminal networks and have established a toll-free hotline to encourage public reporting of relevant information.