Suleiman Ally and Rehani Magani were on 03/09/2015 at Mkuta within the Mvomero District in Morogoro Region were found in possession of Government trophies to wit fifty lug of buffalo meat valued Tshs 2,945,000 the property of the Government of United Republic of Tanzania without permit or license. Upon been charged the accused persons in this case Selemani Ally Mgaga and Rehani Magani were jointly and together charged with the offence of unlawful possession of Government trophies. The accused persons pleaded not guilty to charges. To prove their case prosecution side called three witnesses. First accused was found guilty and sentenced to pay Tshs 29,045,000 or fifteen years imprisonment while second accused was found not guilty and acquitted.
Region
Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Morogoro
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2012
Abstract
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 18 of 2012
Charges
Both accused were jointly and together charged with the offence of unlawful possession of government trophies.
Species
Money value
TZS 2,945,000
Transnational
No
Decision
First accused was found guilty, second accused was acquitted.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Fine of Tshs 29,045,000 or fifteen years imprisonment.
Court cases cited
Jonas Nkize vs. R (1992) TLR 213
Legislation cited
Economic and Organised Crime Control Act, Cap. 200 R.E. 2002
Reference to FAOLEX
Source