Olivier Boko: Arrest conditions strengthened for Beninese businessman

Olivier Bokoan influential Beninese businessman and close colleague of the president Patrice Talonis currently being held in Benin, where his conditions of detention have just been changed according to a media release African Studies. Initially placed in an individual cell equipped with special privileges, Boko was transferred to Akpro-Missérété high security prison. This prison is for prisoners who are considered very sensitive and includes criminals associated with terrorism and corruption.

This move is accompanied by reinforced measures aimed at reducing his external contacts: only his wife and his legal team can visit him, within a limited and monitored visiting framework. The charges against Olivier Boko including conspiracy against the state, corruption and money laundering. These costs are investigated by the Agency Court for the prevention of economic crimes and terrorism (Crete)an agency dedicated to crimes of national importance.

The hearings follow each other, putting Boko face to face with the severity of Beninese justice. The Boko relationship affects public opinion, especially because it is close to power. His detention under stricter conditions reflects a growing trend in Benin towards greater control over corruption and national security issues. His relatives and lawyers raise concerns about the harshness of his treatment, calling for a fair and transparent procedure in a sensitive political context.