The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forest vs Mbalangui Marvin, Bihissou Kao, Mombinkako Massamba, Mohikola Hilaire, Didzoa Idriss, Nzeheke Ghislain

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
2015
Abstract

In July 2015, the defendants illegally entered the NOUABELE – NDOKI National Park, where, they killed a long nose crocodile, a fully protected animal. They were then pursued by agents of the park, arrested and brought to the State prosecutor.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 101/2015
Charges
Trespassing in a protected area and killing a fully protected specie.
Species
Crocodile
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused were found guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Mbalangui Marvin was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment suspended, a fine of XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) and civil damages of XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand); Mohikola Hilaire, Didzoa Idris, Nzeheke Ghislain, Mobinzako Massamba et Bihoussou Kao were sentenced to 18 months imprisonment suspended and a fine of XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) each; and XAF 100,000 (one hundred thousand) as damages each; The accused were ordered to pay the costs; The duration of the imprisonment in default of payment was set to maximum.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas