The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Likouala Departmental Directorate of Forestry Economy vs Gadzo Rufin

Country
Congo
Territorial subdivision
Likouala
Court
High Court of Impfondo
Type of court
National - higher court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
2016
Abstract

In December 2015, the anti-poaching surveillance and control unit of UFA MOKABI NZANGA in its traditional mission, received information that a chimpanzee was shot in Boko village.

Language of document
French
Charges
Killing of a fully protected species.
Species
Chimpanzee
Transnational
No
Decision
Gadzo Rufin was found guilty of killing of a fully protected species.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Gadzo Rufin was sentenced to 2 years firm imprisonment and to pay XAF 100000 (one hundred thousand) as fines. The accused was sentenced to pay the costs. The Public Prosecutor’s confirms the deposit of warrant established on Dezember, 18, 2015. The imprisonment per body was fixed to the maximum.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas