Authorities investigating alleged international gold fraud linked to Mohamed Diallo — known to operate through Zadak Group, Zadak International FZCO, and Zadak SARL (Mali)
- Oct 23, 2025
- 2 min read
International law enforcement agencies have launched investigations following multiple reports of large-scale fraud allegedly orchestrated by Mohamed Diallo, an individual publicly associated with entities trading under the names Zadak Group, Zadak International FZCO, and Zadak SARL in Mali.
Background and Allegations
According to several gold traders, buyers, and logistics partners, Diallo is accused of defrauding investors and counterparties through falsified export documents, counterfeit DNCC papers, and fabricated airway bills relating to gold shipments that were never fulfilled.The alleged scheme spans several jurisdictions, including Mali, the United Arab Emirates, and other African countries.
Dubai Police have received formal complaints, and corresponding reports have also been submitted to the Malian Ministry of Mines, DNCC, and other competent authorities. Multiple victims have confirmed that Diallo’s actions resulted in combined losses exceeding USD 700,000, with ongoing efforts to identify further affected parties.
Current Status
Sources within the investigative network report that Mohamed Diallo is currently evading authorities and may no longer be residing in Mali. Unverified intelligence suggests he could be hiding in another African country and potentially using alternative identities or aliases to continue illicit activities within the gold trade network.
Several law enforcement agencies, private investigators, and regional community leaders are now cooperating across borders to locate Diallo and dismantle any related operations still active under different names.
Public Awareness and Reward
To assist in the investigation, a USD 100,000 reward has been announced by independent groups and industry members for credible information that directly leads to the confirmed arrest of Mohamed Diallo.Numerous warnings and verified photographs have circulated across international gold-trading forums, WhatsApp groups, and professional networks, encouraging vigilance and reporting.
Members of the gold and logistics sectors are urged to:
Verify all documentation when dealing with suppliers claiming links to Zadak or Mohamed Diallo.
Report any suspicious communications or offers immediately to the relevant authorities.
Avoid direct engagement and instead channel any intelligence to official enforcement agencies.
Reporting Channels
Those with reliable information are encouraged to contact:
Dubai Police – Criminal Investigation Department
Malian Ministry of Mines or DNCC
Interpol (Regional Office for Africa)
Anonymous reports can also be submitted to gold-trading community moderators and international trade associations coordinating the alert.
Disclaimer
This statement is based on verified complaints and ongoing investigations. The individual named remains under investigation, and no court conviction has yet been rendered.The intent of this release is to warn the public, prevent further losses, and assist authorities in locating the subject of the investigation.
NGADO TRAORE
ALIMATOU TOURE
COUMBA BARRY
FANTA TRAORE
BABOU TRAORE
HAMA TOURE
OUMOU DIARRA
MARIAM SAMAKE
These are the names of the women from the Toure family to whom Zadak forced me to send money. They will be key figures in the case because the connections are in their names, and they forced me to use Western Union so they could send the gold as quickly as possible. I didn't know it was one of their tricks.
I will also publish the names of women from Ahmadou Touré's family. At Zadak's request, I sent them money, and I later learned that they were evading the transfer fees so the bank wouldn't charge them. This is something I only recently discovered, and they are fully aware of it. Diallo and Ahmadou, the receipts, the names—all are available and clear. When I asked them to cancel the deal and return the money, Diallo always claimed he spent it on directors in the Ministry of Mines—that is, unofficially. The text messages between us are also available and prove what I'm saying, and I will reveal them. What's happening now is not good, but they haven't cooperated with me; they've been…
$830,000 is the amount that was seized from me by Zadak on the orders of Diallo and Ahmadou Toure, and I have all the receipts and transfers.
I was in Bamako, and its people were incredibly kind. Why do you mistreat your own people and tarnish their reputation before the world? Justice will prevail. Don't think you've won through deceit and trickery; the consequences will be dire. I demand my rights every moment. Diallo tells me, "My son is a judge, and I'll put you in prison." Is he a businessman or a criminal?