The NGO Benin Diaspora Assistance is on a mission in several West African countries from November 23 to December 5, 2022. During this time, she has made denunciations related to cross-border corruption.

The organization's report dated January 14, 2023. According to this report, Benin is the only country where police officers do not ransom. In reality, these investigations into cross-border corruption in West Africa were started following complaints from populations concerning human rights violations, ECOWAS treaties and agreements on the free movement of people and goods within the common space. According to the report, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, Ghana and Mali are poor performers when it comes to the free movement of people and goods. The police in these countries ransom users at their various borders.

The report on the situation in Ivory Coast indicated that “From Noé (border with Ghana) to Abouasso, we have a distance of 52 km. And from there you have seven (07) dams that cost you at least 10,000 FCFA or more, according to the circulation document presented. Once the Ivorian police officer sets the amount to be paid, he requires you to hand over the money to the driver (a form of subcontracting) lest you be carrying a hidden camera. Then the driver will give it to him.”