Equatorial Guinea investigates Frenchman suspected of espionage
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Realequatorialguinea
Equatorial Guinea’s security services are investigating French national Blaise Francis André Nicolas, suspected of espionage after journeys deemed suspicious and the discovery of maps of border areas. The man, who entered on a tourist visa and later returned overland from Cameroon, says he is preparing an investment in poultry farming, Realequatorialguinea reports.
Equatorial Guinea’s security services are investigating French national Blaise Francis André Nicolas, suspected of espionage after travelling in border areas and the discovery of maps. Authorities are examining his routes in mainland Equatorial Guinea, Realequatorialguinea reports.
The man applied online for a tourist visa and spent four days in Malabo before travelling to Cameroon. He later returned by land via Río Campo. He said he was a tattoo artist and wanted to explore investments in poultry farming. He claimed that the maps and drawings found in his possession had been made by a compatriot identified as Luis Ferdinand Celine.
Investigators are looking into maps of border areas with Cameroon and Gabon, as well as a journey to Yengüe, near the Ntem River, military positions in Equatorial Guinea and a Cameroonian navy post. They also found 29 Equatoguinean phone numbers on his phone, although he had said he had no local contacts. Authorities are seeking to establish the origin and use of the documents and whether there were any accomplices.
Blaise Francis André Nicolas remains under investigation. The suspicions of espionage have not yet been established.
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