Benin: Two suspects expected at CRIET in a 45 million FCFA case against a ministerial position

Two suspects, one of whom claims to be an advisor at the presidency, are expected at CRIET on September 7, 2026, for an alleged scam involving 45 million FCFA. The complainant, a traditional healer, stated he paid this amount in hopes of securing a ministerial position, convinced by the main suspect. After his nomination failed to materialize, he filed a complaint, leading to the arrest of the two men. The facts remain presumed, and the suspects are entitled to the presumption of innocence.