Public security in Gaoua: a double fraud network dismantled
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Gaoua: 12 alleged Beninese "fetish priests" arrested for fraud (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The regional criminal police of Djôrô arrested twelve Beninese nationals in Gaoua on 21 and 22 October 2026. They are suspected of running two fraud networks selling fake lucky charms and paid rituals. Their guilt has not been established.
Gaoua: 12 Beninese suspected of fraud through spiritual practices (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Twelve Beninese nationals are suspected of fraud under the guise of spiritual practices in Gaoua. The text provided contains only the presentation of the Tiiga Info outlet, with no details about the case.
Burkina: 12 suspected fraudsters arrested in Gaoua (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Twelve suspected fraudsters of Beninese nationality were arrested on 21 and 22 October 2026 in Gaoua, Burkina Faso, by the regional judicial police. They are suspected of running two fraud networks disguised as spiritual practices, targeting villagers and gold panners.
Public security in Gaoua: a double fraud network dismantled (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The regional judicial police of Djôrô arrested twelve Beninese nationals, in two groups, who posed as traditional healers and extorted money from victims through fake purification rituals. The investigation is continuing to identify possible accomplices.
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