Benin: Student before CRIET for posting photos of his teacher on TikTok

On July 9, 2026, the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined the case of a Beninese student charged with electronic harassment and alleged fraud after posting photos of his teacher with defamatory comments on TikTok. The defendant remained silent during the hearing, offering no explanation for his actions or the use of money allegedly obtained through fraud. The case was adjourned to August 27, 2026, for the victim teacher to testify.