A 30-year-old French engineer residing in Dakar has been incarcerated since February 14, 2026, following a broader operation targeting multiple individuals, according to French diplomatic sources.

Multiple serious charges

The detainee faces allegations including “unnatural acts,” criminal conspiracy, money laundering, and attempted transmission of HIV. These charges emerge amid a particularly sensitive judicial environment in the country.

Consular monitoring in progress

French authorities report that the embassy in Dakar is closely following the case. Consular officials have conducted four visits to the detainee and maintain regular contact with his family, as confirmed by diplomatic sources in Paris.

Tightened legal framework

Senegal has recently strengthened its repressive measures regarding same-sex relationships, with penalties now extending up to ten years in prison. This legislative shift reflects a broader hardening of positions on LGBT+ issues.