In Guinea, senior officials of the Central Bank, including the governor, deputy governor, and the head of the national gold miners’ association, are under investigation for the diversion of 4 tons of gold.

The Guinean presidency revealed that the officials have been interrogated since Monday under judicial investigations led by the national gendarmerie.

This scandal has sent shockwaves through the country, raising concerns about accountability and management within the Central Bank. Authorities are under pressure to uncover the full extent of the alleged embezzlement.