Benin: A Policeman Sets Fire to His Police Station to Cover Up Embezzlement

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Benin
Crime & Law
Benin: A Policeman Sets Fire to His Police Station to Cover Up Embezzlement

An officer from the Malanville police station has been placed in provisional detention after setting fire to his workplace to cover up embezzlement. The investigation revealed that he had withdrawn funds before starting the fire, hoping to make it appear that the money had burned. Investigators confirmed that the fire was intentional and related to the missing funds.

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