Manjang Cham Visa Fraud Case: Visa Buyers Signed Documents Without Full Understanding
Magistrate A. Manneh of the Kanifing Magistrate Court heard testimony from a witness, Muhammed Sallah, who stated that he paid D100,000 to Manjang Cham and signed documents without being aware of their content. Cham is currently facing charges of visa fraud, accused of deceiving approximately 23 individuals by promising to secure visas for them.
AKI Trial: MCA and Pharmacy Conflict of Interest a Threat to Public Health
The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) trial continued on 29th February 2026 at the High Court in Banjul before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, with renewed cross-examination of the Director of Health Services, Dr Bittaye, shedding light on regulatory challenges within the country’s pharmaceutical system.
More in the court report.
Defence Objection Overruled After ‘Inconsistent’ Gun Testimony
Inconsistencies in the widely followed trial of an alleged shooting outside a Fajara nightclub after a disagreement over the sale of laughing gas were the main bone of contention on 4th March 2026, as the defence’s objection to the witness statement was overruled.
More in the court report.
Bureau de Change Murder Trial: Court Admits Autopsy Report Despite Defence Objection
The trial over the murder of Bureau de Change staff member Fatoumatta Kargbo took a decisive turn on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, when the High Court in Banjul admitted the post-mortem report into evidence, overruling strong objections from the defence.
Suspect Harouna Tine could face the death penalty or life in prison if found guilty of stabbing Karbo to death in a killing that has left the nation in shock.
More in the court report.
“I Never Got the Visa”: Witness Testifies in D100,000 Scam Case
The multi-million dalasi visa fraud case resumed in late February 2026 before Magistrate A. Manneh at the Kanifing Magistrate Court, with fresh testimony detailing how the accused, Manjang Cham, obtained D100,000 from one of his 23 alleged victims.
Cham is alleged to have fraudulently obtained over D3 million from 23 people in exchange for visas to Canada and Spain and could be sentenced to over 60 years in prison if found guilty of obtaining money by false pretence.
More in this court report.
Witness: Gunshots Ring Outside NightClub After Laughing Gas Dispute
The trial of the shooting outside a popular nightclub in Fajara continued with a gripping witness testimony detailing how a dispute over laughing gas led to the discharge of a gun and one person injured.
More in this story.
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