# Criminal investigations and arrests in Gabon and Côte d'Ivor

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-investigations-and-arrests-in-gabon-and-cte-divor
> Updated: 2026-08-10T19:34:34.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In Gabon, authorities have detained three individuals following an investigation into alleged fraud involving Airtel Money in Franceville. The suspects, including an Airtel Money employee, were referred to a magistrate after investigators alleged that pre-registered SIM cards belonging to third parties were used to conduct financial transactions under false identities.

In Côte d'Ivoire, police arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a fatal burglary at an Eurolait branch in Daloa. The incident, occurring between August 2 and 3, 2026, resulted in the death of a night guard and the burning of the premises. Following a confession, authorities seized 38,425,400 CFA francs from the suspect’s residence, believed to be part of the stolen loot.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Criminal investigations in Gabon and Côte d'Ivoire lead to arrests

Authorities in Gabon and Côte d'Ivoire have taken action in separate criminal cases: three suspects were detained for Airtel Money fraud in Franceville, and a man was arrested for a fatal burglary in Daloa.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/criminal-investigations-in-gabon-and-cte-divoire-lead-to-arrests

### 2026-08-03: Benin and Gabon police arrest suspects in theft and city hall burglary

Police in Benin recovered a stolen motorcycle and arrested two suspects, while Gabon police detained a city‑hall burglar, Alain Bignoumba, after a theft of 430,000 francs and a laptop.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benin-and-gabon-police-arrest-suspects-in-theft-and-city-hall-burglary

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