Benin – Criet: actress Aurélie Guézo taken to prison
Beninese actress Aurélie Guézo. Known for her memorable roles in productions by the Sèmako company of Pipi Wobaho and Eléphant Mouillé, she was detained and placed in pre-trial detention on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She is reportedly involved in an alleged fraud case linked to a SIM card registered in her name.
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Sad news for the Sèmako company of Pipi Wobaho and Eléphant Mouillé. One of the emblematic figures of the national comedy scene, Aurélie Guézo was placed in pre-trial detention after being brought before the Cour de répression des infractions économiques et du terrorisme (CRIET) this Thursday. According to information reported by Le Soleil Bénin Info, the actress was arrested and presented to the prosecutor after her hearing this Thursday, October 30, 2025.
According to the same sources, the case stems from a SIM card the actress allegedly bought for a friend. He then reportedly used it to carry out online fraud. It is therefore this purchase of a SIM for someone else that has placed actress Aurélie Guézo into legal proceedings. A source close to the artist confirmed her placement in pre-trial detention to BENIN WEB TV on the night from Thursday to Friday, October 31, 2025.
A legendary, multifaceted actress
A true icon of Beninese cinema, Aurélie Guézo built a reputation thanks to her talent and exceptional acting. Present in many productions of the theatrical troupe of the duo Pipi Wobaho and Éléphant Mouillé, she won over audiences with her often explosive portrayals of authoritarian or manipulative women, hence her affectionate nickname “La Méchante”.
“She slaps quickly, she’s always the disruptive element,” her fans often joke, admiring her naturalness and professionalism on screen. While awaiting the next steps in the proceedings, Aurélie Guézo, a living legend of Beninese comedy, is spending her first night in prison.
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