Benin: TikToker 'Madame Poutine' arrested after defamation complaint – La Nouvelle Tribune

Beninese TikToker known as 'Madame Poutine' was taken into custody on June 12, 2026 in Benin for defamation. The complaint was filed by another TikTok content creator living in the United States, who claims to have been targeted by the TikToker's posts. The specific charges have not yet been disclosed and the case is under investigation. The international dimension of the complaint complicates proceedings, involving a complaint from abroad to Beninese authorities.