Benin: A trader accused of ruining a widow in Cocotomey

In Cocotomey, a widow trader accuses another member of her association of having defrauded her through fictitious business operations. The plaintiff stated that she lost 6,466,000 CFA francs due to failed projects, including the sale of fabrics, maize, red oil, and local alcohol. After several months of absence, the accused was arrested by the police and placed in provisional detention. During the hearing, she acknowledged some facts while disputing the amounts claimed by the plaintiff.