Benin: 390 abandoned SIM cards in Azohouè-Cada, investigation opened

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Benin
Crime & Law
Benin: 390 abandoned SIM cards in Azohouè-Cada, investigation opened

On April 6, the Republican Police discovered 390 abandoned SIM cards in a grove in Azohouè-Cada, including 386 from the operator MTN and 4 from Celtiis. The cards, still in their original packaging, were unidentifiable and their origin remains unknown. An investigation has been launched to determine the source of this stock and the individuals involved, with suspicions of illicit activities. In Benin, the activation of SIM cards requires subscriber identification, raising questions about their distribution.

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