Benin: Comedian Aurélie Nougloï-Guézo acquitted

On June 11, 2026, the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) acquitted comedian Aurélie Nougloï-Guézo, who was prosecuted for complicity in online fraud. The judge ruled that the evidence was insufficient to establish her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, granting her the benefit of the doubt. The court also ordered the return of her one million CFA franc bail and the restitution of her seized personal belongings, including her mobile phone. The case involved a SIM card registered in her name allegedly used by an inmate for online scams, but the comedian denied any involvement.