Benin: Why CRIET Filings Increased in 2025-2026 – La Nouvelle Tribune

The Benin Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) recorded 3,849 complaints and reports in 2025-2026, up from 3,067 the previous year, representing a 25.50% increase. Prosecutor Elonm Mario Mètonou stated that this rise indicates a growing demand for the court's services, despite ongoing criticisms of its operations. The 2026-2027 judicial year opened under the theme 'Humanizing criminal justice: balancing human rights protection and repressive efficiency.'