Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract
In October 2014, during an eco-guards patrol in Ignoli village, following the discovery of elephants carcasses, Maloumamlou Léonard was apprehended with a weapon of war.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 014/2015
Charges
Killing of a fully protected species.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Maloumalou Leonard was found guilty of killing of a fully protected species and illegal possession of a weapon of war.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Maloumalou Leonard was sentenced to 1 month firm imprisonment and XAF 100000 (one hundred thousand) as fines and to pay as damages and interest XAF 500000 (five hundred thousand). The accused was sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to four months for the recovery of fines and to two months for court fees.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas