Olivier Boko and Oswald Homéky, former close associates of President Patrice Talon, are set to appear before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) on charges of conspiracy against state security and bribery.

The duo was arrested in September 2024 over suspicions of plotting a coup. As their trial begins, their legal teams remain optimistic about securing acquittals.

The case has drawn significant public and political attention, given the high-profile nature of the defendants and the severity of the accusations.