Banknotes stuffed in suitcases
totaling one billion five hundred million CFAS to finance a coup in Bénin.
That's according to the
special prosecutor. The arrest of prominent personalities close to the regime
was announced Wednesday.
Among those allegedly involved
is former Sports minister Oswald Homéky and the commander of Benin's
presidential guard.
The alleged coup was to take
place on September 27.
"Starting from August 06,
those concerned opened a bank account at NSIA Banque Côte d'Ivoire with the
Commander of the Republican Guard, being the beneficiary," special
prosecutor Mario Metonou said.
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"A proof of opening was
sent to him with an initial balance of one hundred five million CFA francs.
The mastermind is allegedly
Olivier Boko. A wealthy businessman and ally of president Patrice Talon.
Talon's mandate is set to
expire in 2026.
Many wonder what could
possibly have happened between the two men who have always been very close.
"For the time being,
Patrice Talon has yet to name a successor. More information about the attempted
coup will surely be unveiled after the CRIET Special Prosecutor hears the
defendants this Friday (Sep. 27), Africanews correspondant Romuald Vissoh reports.
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