Ibrahima Chérif Bah, former governor of the Central Bank of Guinea, has been sentenced to prison following a lengthy trial concluding in 2024. The Court of Appeal of the International Criminal Investigation and Enforcement Framework (CRIEF) found him guilty of embezzling funds. The conviction centers on the fraudulent withdrawal of millions of dollars from the Central Bank without proper documentation. Bah was also ordered to repay the embezzled amount to the Guinean state. The case involved a protracted legal process, highlighting concerns about financial governance within the country. This sentencing marks a significant development in Guinea’s efforts to combat financial crime and hold officials accountable. The specific length of the prison sentence was not detailed in the report.