Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2017
Abstract
In November 2017, Kiack Paterne went to the forest to verify his traps. He discovered that one young leopard was caught in one trap and killed him with a piece of wood. He contacted Mebele Celestin Eloge to skin the animal and then contacted Buiwn Michaëlto sell the skin.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 049/2017
Charges
Killing of a totally protected specie (a leopard), illicit circulation with a leopard skin.
Species
Transnational
Yes
Decision
Kiack Paterne was found guilty of killing of a totally protected specie (leopard); Mebele Celestin Eloge was found guilty of complicity of killing of a totally protected specie (leopard); Kiack Paterne, Mebele Celestin Eloge and Buiwn Michaël were found guilty of illicit circulation with trophies of a leopard.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Kiack Paterne was sentenced to two years imprisonment and XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) as fines; Mebele Celestin Eloge was sentenced to one year imprisonment and XAF 300,000 (three hundred thousand) as fines; Buiwn Michaël was sentenced to eight months imprisonment and XAF 300,000 (three hundred thousand) as fines; The execution of imprisonment terms was suspended; The accused were condemned to pay court fees. The Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed at its minimum.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas