The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Likouala Departmental Directorate of Forestry Economy vs Mbiako Privas, Ngayimoko Maka

Country
Territorial subdivision
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2012
Language of document
French
Charges
Illegal hunting in a protected area.
Transnational
No
Decision
Mbiako Privas and Ngayimoko Maka were found guilty of illegal hunting in a protected area.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Mbiako Privas and Ngayimoko Maka were sentenced to 16 months firm imprisonment and to pay XAF 300000 (three hundred thousand) as fines. The accused was sentenced to pay XAF 1000000 (one million) as damages and interest. The accused were sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment per body was fixed to 3 months for the recovery of fines, 12 months for damages and interest and 3months for court fees.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas