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Ma Ying's first-instance criminal judgment on illegal acquisition, transportation, sale of precious, endangered wildlife, precious and endangered wildlife

China
People's Court of Mengla County
National - lower court
Criminal
2014

Since 2012, the defendant Ma Ying has acquired 82 suspected ivory products such as ivory bracelets and Buddha beads and sold them in a store. The Yunnan Yunlin Judicial Appraisal Center has identified 12 out of 82 suspected ivory products, with a total weight of 0.21879 kg. Its value standard is RMB 9,116.3.

The defendant Meijiu C. charged with felony counts of illegally purchasing and selling threatened and endangered wildlife products (appellate case)

China
Intermediate People's Court of Jinhua
National - lower court
Criminal
2018

Around December 2012, the defendant Meijiu C., was introduced by Chen 1(sentenced), sold 2 pairs of elephant tusks and 13 ivory carvings to Xia(sentenced) for 1.16 million yuan. Afterwards, the defendant Meijiu C.

The defendant Meijiu C. charged with felony counts of illegally purchasing and selling threatened and endangered wildlife products (first instance case)

China
People's Court of Jindong District
National - lower court
Criminal
2018

Around December 2012, the defendant Meijiu C., was introduced by Chen 1(sentenced), sold 2 pairs of elephant tusks and 13 ivory carvings to Xia(sentenced) for 1.16 million yuan. Afterwards, the defendant Meijiu C.

The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Okengo Constant

Congo
Sangha
High Court of Ouesso
National - higher court
Criminal
2018

In March 2018, Mesmin Armel Okoko Ndzema the owner of a PMAK war weapon contacted Okengo Constant and one known as Diafranco for a big hunting expedition. All three travelled from Makoua to Ignoli village with three ammunition loaders and the PMAK. At Mambili check point they deviated knowing they had hunting material.

The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Pessakouo Mama

Congo
Sangha
High Court of Ouesso
National - higher court
Criminal
2018

Pessakouo Mama and Baligwa Alphonse met for a business related to gold exploitation at Ekokola. Baligwa Alphonse asked Pessakouo Mama to provide him with a motorbike to ease his trips from the village to the exploitation area.

The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Sinabo Peter, Kamgang Jacques, Akpalakoum John

Congo
Sangha
High Court of Ouesso
National - higher court
Criminal
2014

In January 2012, Sinabo Peter was hired as manager of a transport and beverage depot with headquarters in Yaounde. In October 2012, he went on leave in his native country and received a parcel of ivory tusks from one known as Abakar to transport with him for a fee.

The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Tong Mehounga Ernest

Congo
Sangha
High Court of Ouesso
National - higher court
Criminal
2016

On March 15, 2016, Tong Mehounga Ernest received one named Mondoumbou Jugain for a big hunting expedition. Once in the forest they killed two elephants and removed the trophies. It’s in these conditions that Tong provided assistance in the killing of elephants.

The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Tonga Yvon Richard, Mongambo Annicet

Congo
Sangha
High Court of Ouesso
National - higher court
Criminal
2018

Tonga Yvon Richard was staying at Pokola and in possession with four ivory tusks that he acquired from indigenous people and wanted to sell them. He therefore contacted Mongambo Annicet and sent him XAF 10,000 (ten thousand) to transport the tusks from Pokola to Ouesso and get a compensation.

The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Xu Gen Dang

Congo
Sangha
High Court of Ouesso
National - higher court
Criminal
2018

On November 22, 2013, in the framework of their mission to control and search people circulation in forest areas, rangers of the Manbili check point caught Xu Gen Dang in possession of one piece of ivory tusk.

The defendants Bingjie L., Baojiang Y. charged with felony counts of illegally purchasing, transporting and selling threatened and endangered wildlife products (first instance case)

China
People's Court of Saihan District
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

On April 27, 2015, police officers seized ivory products (total value of RMB 21,667) and 1 piece of rhino horn products (valued at RMB 9,500) in the store jointly operated by the defendants Bingjie L. and Qi F.). From 2007 to 2008, Bingjie L.purchased a hawksbill turtle and a turtle from the market in the Huimin District and kept them at home.

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