Aisha Fatty and Businessman Abdoulaye Thiam
By Fatou Touray
Senegalese businessman Abdoulaye Thiam has reportedly orchestrated the arrest of Gambian socialite Aisha Fatty in Senegal, amid their ongoing legal dispute. Fatty, entangled in a legal battle with Thiam over their past engagement, was apprehended at the Senegalese border while traveling with her husband to Sally, Mbour, to celebrate their wedding anniversary, allegedly due to accusations raised by Thiam.
According to sources, Fatty was detained at the border for several hours on Saturday night, with authorities citing the need for verification of her documents. Subsequently, she was taken to Dakar for interrogation by the Cybersecurity Division. During questioning, Fatty was confronted with allegations of threats against Thiam, supported by purported screenshots and audio recordings dating back to their 2021 breakup.
Thiam’s claims reportedly include evidence sourced from online publications and audio recordings, linking Fatty to alleged threats made against him. Fatty remains in custody in Dakar as the authorities continue their investigation.
In response to the developments, Aisha Fatty’s legal representative in The Gambia, Lawyer Lamin Camara, expressed efforts to support her defense, collaborating with legal partners in Senegal. Meanwhile, the legal battle between Thiam and Fatty over their broken engagement persists in the Banjul High Court.
This story is still unfolding, and updates will follow as the situation evolves.