Benin: Fake Police Officer Turns His Home into a Police Station

In Kétou, in Benin’s Plateau Department, a man allegedly impersonated a police officer while wearing camouflage clothing. One victim says he lost 100,000 CFA francs after being persuaded to pay for a motorcycle auction that never took place. The suspect allegedly took a café cashier and the day’s takings, then claimed to hold her in custody for two weeks at his own home. Identified and arrested after two complaints, he was detained and was expected to appear before a prosecutor over suspected impersonation and fraud.