The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Likouala Departmental Directorate of Forestry Economy vs Mbamba Valère

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 April 2016, the conservation and biodiversity department of the Nouabélé-Ndoki Park, in its routine missions, got hold of Mbamba Valère, who was returning from a hunt with a leopard skin in his possession. While he was looking for a client to sell the skin, he was apprehended by the eco-guards.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 028/2016
Charges
Killing and commercialisation of fully protected animal species and of their trophies.
Species
African elephant, Leopard
Transnational
No
Decision
Mbamba Valère was found guilty of killing and commercialisation of fully protected species and of their trophies.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Mbamba Valère was sentenced to 24 months firm imprisonment and XAF 200000 (two hundred thousand) as fines. The accused was sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to one month for the recovery of fines.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas