The son of Niger’s ambassador to France, Aichatou Boulama Kane, whose removal was announced by the rebels who seized power, Idrissa Kane, has been detained in Niamey on charges of embezzling public funds, Ednews informs referring to AFP.
According to sources, his case has been transferred to the Higher Directorate for Combating Corruption and Similar Offenses, the agency said. The exact reason for the arrest has yet to be revealed.