The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Mbembe Maurice, Ndzala Rémy, Eboumeyong Patrick, Akoundoum Mappo Paul

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

During the year 2016, Akoundoum Mappo Paul organized a big hunting expedition. He then contacted Mbembe Maurice to whom he gave one war weapon and ammunition and put him in contact with brother-in-law Eboumeyong Patrick. In the meantime Ndzala Rémy associated with them working for his boss Ibeke Cubain. They then killed many elephants before been arrested by rangers and brought before the state prosecutor.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 158/2016
Charges
Killing of a totally protected specie and complicity of killing of a totally protected specie (elephant).
Species
African elephant
Transnational
No
Decision
Mbembe Maurice and Ndzala Rémy were found guilty of killing of totally protected species (elephants); Eboumeyong Patrick, Akoundoum Mappo Paul were found guilty of complicity for the killing of elephants.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Mbembe Maurice, Ndzala Rémy, Eboumeyong Patrick, Akoundoum Mappo Paul were sentenced to five years imprisonment, XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) as fines each, and to pay XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) as damages and court fees jointly. The Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed at its maximum.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas