Senegalese Financial Prosecutor Sylla Denies Corruption Declaration Failure SN

• Cheikh Abdoulaye Sylla, Senegalese financial prosecutor, denied allegations of failing to declare his assets.
• The inclusion of his name on the list of defaulting taxpayers was attributed to an error made by the OFNAC.
• Law n°2025-13 requires taxpayers to declare their assets and promotes transparency in accordance with the Constitution and international conventions against corruption.
• Businesses and individuals should monitor the updated list of defaulting taxpayers on the OFNAC website to ensure accurate information.

He attributed the inclusion of his name on the list of defaulting taxpayers to an error made by the Office National de Lutte contre la Corruption (OFNAC), which was promptly corrected.

Cheikh Abdoulaye Sylla, the Senegalese financial prosecutor, denied allegations that he had failed to declare his assets. In a statement released on August 12, 2026, Sylla claimed that he had fulfilled his obligation 'within the deadlines and in accordance with the law.' He attributed the inclusion of his name on the list of defaulting taxpayers to an error made by the Office National de Lutte contre la Corruption (OFNAC), which was promptly corrected. The OFNAC had published a provisional report on August 11, listing 1,328 defaulting taxpayers out of 3,023, representing 44% of the total.

The publication of the provisional report by the OFNAC is based on Law n°2025-13 of September 3, 2025, which aims to promote transparency in accordance with the Constitution and international conventions against corruption. The law requires taxpayers to declare their assets, and any failure to do so can result in reputational damage or regulatory scrutiny. Lawyers and compliance officers in Senegal should monitor the updated list of defaulting taxpayers on the OFNAC website to ensure that their clients' information is accurate.

The controversy surrounding Sylla's alleged failure to declare his assets highlights the importance of corporate transparency in Senegal. The anti-corruption law n°2025-13 has been instrumental in promoting transparency, but its effectiveness relies on accurate and timely reporting by taxpayers. As the OFNAC continues to update its list of defaulting taxpayers, it is essential for businesses and individuals to ensure that their information is correct to avoid reputational damage or regulatory action.

Lawyers and compliance officers in Senegal should monitor the updated list of defaulting taxpayers on the OFNAC website to ensure their clients' information is accurate, as incorrect listings can lead to reputational damage or regulatory scrutiny.

Source: Original reporting via Le Procureur