Le lundi 12 août 2024, the Malian customs services intercepted a colossal sum of 500,000 euros at Bamako-Senou international airport.

Customs officials were able to detect the attempted illegal outflow of capital through an enhanced surveillance system, combining intelligence tools and advanced technology. This record seizure marks a decisive turning point in the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism in Mali. This seizure highlights the importance of the fight against money laundering, a scourge that fuels terrorism, corruption and organized crime. The funds thus seized could be used to finance subversive activities, to possess weapons or to support terrorist groups operating in the Sahel region