Benin: Famous TikTok couple Laura and Barnabé arrested

The TikTok couple Laura and Barnabé are no longer free to move. Arrested on Friday, November 21, 2025, the two TikTokers were held in custody over the weekend before their presentation scheduled for Monday, November 24 at the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). According to initial information, Barnabé is said to have already served a prison sentence in the past, a detail that raises new questions about his background.

In a live stream on Sunday, November 23, Laura’s mother broke her silence to explain the circumstances of the case. She said investigators were demanding that her daughter produce official documents justifying her commercial activity. Laura, very active in the production and sale of cosmetic products, notably soaps, was reportedly ordered to prove the legality of her business.

Beyond the administrative aspect, the young woman’s mother also made revelations about the couple’s private life. Contrary to what Barnabé had implied on social media, the car allegedly given to Laura for her birthday was reportedly purchased by the TikToker herself. A detail that casts a new light on the dynamic between the two influencers.

Authorities have not yet publicly disclosed the elements held against Laura and Barnabé, but the requests made to the TikToker suggest an investigation related to the source of funds and the compliance of her commercial activities.