Benin: Man Arrested for Using Police Names to Scam

A man was arrested on August 31, 2026, near the Autonomous Port of Cotonou for fraud. He posed as an intermediary with police officers, soliciting money from truck drivers to facilitate their access to the port. The Republican Police set up surveillance after complaints from drivers. The suspect has been placed in custody, and an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the events.