A self-proclaimed fetish priest suspected of fraud and possession of a human skull

A scam involving mystical practices has just been uncovered by the national police. At the heart of this case is a 52-year-old man, a gold prospector by trade.

According to police reports, the suspect tricked his tenant into believing he possessed a fetish capable of producing money. To support his claim, he presented him with a suitcase seemingly filled with banknotes, although only those on top were genuine.

It was on the basis of this evidence that the victim handed over 3,165,000 CFA francs to his tenant. The events took place in the Ramtenga neighborhood of Ouagadougou.

An operation by the Anti-Crime Brigade, carried out during the night of October 31 to November 1, 2026, led to the discovery, during a search, of a human skull, monkey bones, potions as well as various objects of a mystical nature.

From a legal standpoint, the prosecutor's office considers the facts to be serious. The deputy prosecutor reminds the public that those prosecuted for fraud face sentences of two to five years imprisonment, along with a fine of between one and five million CFA francs.

In certain aggravating circumstances, the prison sentence can reach ten years. Beyond this case, the judicial authorities are warning against individuals who exploit public credulity by presenting themselves as possessors of supernatural powers.

Cheick Omar Ouedraogo