The accused KAMWA TADIE Augustine was arrested in Bandjoun by elements of the regional delegation of Forestry and Wildlife. He was found in possession of 01 Leopard skin in his plastic bag. During interrogation, he admitted the facts but named the co-offender, KUATE JOSEPH as the owner of the trophies. That he was only responsible for selling the Leopard skin and giving KUATE the proceeds from the sale. Though both accused persons pleaded guilty, KUATE JOSEPH argued that he had been keeping the trophy for more than fifty years but failed to produce a certificate of origin issued by the competent services in charge of wildlife. At the close of investigation, the accused persons together with the seized items were transmitted to the State Attorney for prosecution.