Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
Ngouop Jeannot was caught red handed by rangers in possession of Chimpanzee meat in his basket on his way to Ngombe Chantier. After investigations the file was forwarded to the state prosecutor.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 086/2018
Charges
Killing of a totally protected specie (chimpanzee).
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Ngouop Jeannot was declared guilty of killing a totally protected specie (a chimpanzee).
Appealed
No
Penalty
Ngouop Jeannot was sentenced to two years imprisonment and XAF 100,000 (one hundred thousand) as fines and to pay court fees. The imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to eight months for the recovery of fines, three months for damages and two months for court fees.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas