CRIET in Benin: Complaints increase by 25.5% in 2025-2026, according to figures

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: October 13, 2026Country: Benin

Crime & Law

CRIET in Benin: Complaints increase by 25.5% in 2025-2026, according to figures

During the 2026-2027 judicial session of CRIET in Cotonou, Prosecutor Mario Mètonou reported a 25.5% increase in complaints and reports, rising from 3,067 in 2024-2025 to 3,849 in 2025-2026. He emphasized that justice must balance firmness with respect for human rights, particularly by making pre-trial detention an exception. Combating corruption, terrorism, cybercrime, and sexual violence remains a priority for CRIET.

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