By our reporter 18.9.2026
The US Department of Justice said it is returning $2.5 million from corruption proceeds to the Republic of The Gambia, to be used as compensation for victims of former dictator Jahya Jammeh.
According to the US Department of Justice Mr. Jammeh and his wife, Zineb Jammeh, used criminal proceeds and misappropriated Gambian public funds to purchase a mansion in Potomac, Maryland, for their personal use.
The 61-year former dictator ruled The Gambia with an iron-fist between 1996 and 2017 when he forced into exile. He allegedly obtained millions of dollars through the embezzlement of public funds and the solicitation of bribes from businesses seeking to obtain monopoly rights over various sectors of the Gambian economy.
Jammeh conspired with his family members and close associates to utilize a host of shell companies and overseas trusts to launder his corrupt proceeds throughout the world.
Yahya Jammeh...ruled The Gambia with iron fist.
Photo: Reuters.