The National Office for the Recovery of Criminal Assets (ONRAC) in Senegal has recovered more than 50 billion CFA francs (approximately 85.8 million USD) since it began operating in 2022, according to Me Moussa Sarr, the Minister of Justice. He announced this figure on October 5 during the opening of a workshop aimed at improving the capacity of officials in the seizure, confiscation, and recovery of criminal assets. The breakdown of this amount—such as how much came from bank accounts, cash, real estate, or other movable property—was not provided. This number represents a significant increase from the last reported balance, which in May 2025 stood at over 35 billion CFA francs. This means the amount recovered has grown by at least 42.9% in just over a year. A few days before the minister’s announcement, the ONRAC held its 20th auction on October 1, 2026, in Dakar. The general director of the Office, magistrate Mor Ndiaye, noted that more than 6,000 items had been sold since 2023, generating nearly 5 billion CFA francs in total, excluding bank assets and cash. These auctions help determine the value of assets that courts have ordered or authorized to be sold. The money collected is first deposited with the Caisse des dépôts et consignations, a public institution that manages funds until they are allocated according to legal procedures. These funds may then be used for the state budget or to compensate victims of crime. At the workshop, the Minister of Justice called for improved efficiency in the seizure, confiscation, and recovery of criminal assets. He emphasized the importance of starting property investigations early in criminal cases to identify and seize assets in line with judicial procedures. In addition to recovering criminal assets, the ONRAC also contributes to preventing economic and financial crimes by providing technical support to relevant agencies and actors. This dual focus on recovery and prevention aims to strengthen Senegal’s legal and financial systems against illicit activities.