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Investigation into Diodio Glow Skin ends, prosecutor presentation due Monday

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The Special Cybersecurity Division has completed its investigation into Mame Diarra Thiam, known as Diodio Glow Skin, and Rokhaya Fall, known as Rox, who are due to be presented to the prosecutor in Pikine-Guédiawaye on Monday morning. The case involves, among other things, money transfers presented as social donations and linked to cyberbullying allegations, according to Seneweb and Kawtef, cited by Senego.

Senegal’s Special Cybersecurity Division has completed its investigation into Mame Diarra Thiam, known as Diodio Glow Skin, and Rokhaya Fall, known as Rox. The two women are due to be presented to the prosecutor at the Pikine-Guédiawaye High Court on Monday morning, Senego reports, citing Seneweb and Kawtef.

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