Benin: Repeat Offender Unmasked in Court After Giving False Identity – La Nouvelle Tribune

A defendant charged with burglary was caught by the president of the Abomey-Calavi court on June 16, 2026, after attempting to appear under a false identity. The man, accused of stealing pots, a computer, and a gas cylinder in April 2026, was recognized by the judge from a prior conviction for similar offenses. The prosecutor requested a six-month prison sentence and compensation of 300,000 CFA francs for the victim. The court's decision is expected on July 7, 2026.