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Aboubakar Hima, also known as “Petit Boubé,” is a notorious Nigerien arms broker accused of siphoning millions from corrupt arms deals in Niger and Nigeria. He allegedly defrauded governments of over $640 million in contracts, bribed military officials, and sometimes failed to deliver weapons. Hima has had assets seized by U.S. and South African authorities.
Medium Risk
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This advisory is based on a medium-risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You may face moderate risks when engaging in consumer-related activities with this entity.
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This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
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Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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He is accused of defrauding the Nigerian government of more than US$394 million via arms contracts that reportedly were overpriced or never delivered.
A 2020 audit in Niger found that Hima brokered about US$240 million in arms deals that were corrupt, overpriced and often involved non‑delivery of equipment.
He used his firm Lavie Commercial Brokers in Senegal to secure a US$77 million contract from the Senegalese Environment Ministry under opaque and suspicious terms.
Multiple contracts under Hima have been flagged for inflated lump‑sum pricing without itemization, raising strong suspicion of overcharging.
His network reportedly uses shell companies and complex ownership structures to obscure beneficial ownership and facilitate money laundering.
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Arms‑broker Aboubakar Hima lands secret $77 M weapons deal in Senegal despite fraud accusations
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Despite a lack of direct consumer feedback due to the nature of his contracts, the absence of transparent reporting and the volume of adverse media create an overwhelmingly negative public record.
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