Benin: 5 years in prison for a TikToker after live sexual videos

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: Benin

Crime & Law

Benin: 5 years in prison for a TikToker after live sexual videos

The Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses sentenced Valère Noukonmè to five years in prison for public indecency and internet fraud, along with a fine of one million CFA francs. His arrest in October 2025 was linked to the live broadcasting of sexual content on TikTok. Investigators analyzed his phone, uncovering cybercrime evidence that was used in the trial. He has the option to appeal within fifteen days.

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