Benin: Nearly 500 people defrauded in Porto-Novo by one individual – La Nouvelle Tribune

At least 464 people were defrauded by an individual arrested on July 8, 2026, by the police of the 1st arrondissement of Porto-Novo. The suspect promised loans or subsidized driver's licenses, collecting 4,977,400 CFA francs from an intermediary before cutting off contact. The investigation extends to other victims for a scheme called "Permis Vacances." Hearings continue to assess the total financial loss.