When fake money is used to impress, the result isn’t admiration—it’s a criminal record.
The Gambian diaspora must understand a simple truth: there is no real-life competition that justifies living a false lifestyle—least of all one that involves carrying forged bank notes. Beyond damaging the Gambian economy, the consequences are severe. The risk of arrest, conviction, and imprisonment is real and high.
That reality came sharply into focus as the Gambia Police Force secured the conviction of Cherno Abdourahman Mendy and Yaya Mendy for purchasing forged bank notes.
The case, Inspector General of Police v. Cherno Abdourahman Mendy and Yaya Mendy, was heard at the Bundung Magistrates’ Court before His Worship Magistrate I. Dibba. Both accused persons are Gambian nationals resident in the United Kingdom.
They were charged with one count of purchasing forged bank notes, contrary to Section 312(b) of the Criminal Offences Act, 2025.
The prosecution team—Assistant Superintendent of Police L. Badjie and Inspector B. Jarjue—presented the facts of the case and tendered exhibits, all of which were admitted into evidence by the court.
At the conclusion of the trial, the court found both accused persons guilty as charged and sentenced each of them to
A fine of One Hundred Thousand Dalasis (D100,000), or two (2) years’ imprisonment in default; and
Payment of Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dalasis (D450,000) as compensation to eight (8) complainants, or two (2) years’ imprisonment in default.
The court further ordered that all recovered forged bank notes be forfeited to the State and destroyed by the Central Bank of The Gambia.
The Gambia Police Force has once again reaffirmed its commitment to combating financial crimes and protecting the integrity of the nation’s financial system.
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