Complaint

Complaint number
NTB-000-021  
NTB Type
6.6. Border taxes  
Complaint
Traders travelling through Benin have on several occasions complained about the presence of civilians along the roads popularly called “Klébés who are used by uniformed forces posing as customs officers and to extort monies from travelers (traders and drivers) along the corridors.  
Status note
A directive -Arête 2015 no. 4480-C/MEFD/CAB/SGM/DGDDI ) was issued in August 2015 strictly prohibiting the use of Klebe by Customs services.

A follow-up memo was sent on 13 Dec 2016 by the Director General of Benin Customs to Directors in the service to reinforce Arête 2015 no. 4480-C/MEFD/CAB/SGM/DGDDI , with the order to circulate to all officers and the field and ensure compliance or otherwise face sanctions.  
Progress update note
Continuous advocacy with partners to bring the issue to the attention of Benin authorities  
Policy or regulatory NTB
No 
Location
Benin: Ahozon (Check Points (Road))  
Reporting Country
Benin  
Reporting Town
 
Date of incident
2016-04-19  
Status
Resolved  
Date of resolution
2016-12-13  
Product Description
 
Product Originating Country
 
Total value
0  
Date reported
2017-03-03 19:35  
Modified
2017-03-03 19:39