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The defendant Guoxiang D. charged felony counts of illegally purchasing rare and endangered wild animals’ manufactured products (first instance case)

China
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
The Intermediate People's Court of Yinchuan
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

In August 2015, Guoxiang D. used mobile phone to contact Zhang via WeChat, purchased 5 ivory cards from him for sale, and Zhang sent 5 ivory cards to the place where Guoxiang D. operated through SF Express. In July 2016, the Forest Branch of Yinchuan Public Security Bureau seized 5 ivory cards from Guoxiang D..

The defendant Haibo Y. charged felony counts of illegally purchasing, transporting and selling rare and endangered wild animals and their manufactured products (first instance case)

China
Yunnan Province
The People's Court of Dali
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

In February 2014, Haibo Y. purchased a round pendant made of ivory with a diameter of about 3.5 cm at the Xiaguan Xinqiao Farmers Market in Dali City. In March 2016, Haibo Y. purchased a round pendant made of ivory with a diameter of about 4.2 cm from a WeChat friend "Zangchuan".

The defendant Fenxiang W. charged felony counts of illegally purchasing, transporting and selling threatened and endangered wildlife and products (appellate case)

China
Shanxi Province
The Intermediate People's Court of Taiyuan
National - lower court
Criminal
2016

Since 2011, Fenxiang W. had been operating No.115 "Gulinxuan" and No. 105 "Wangudian" in Nangong Antique City in Yingze District, Taiyuan City. From May 2013 to June 2014, Fenxiang W.

The defendants Hailing Z. and Xingyi Y. illegally sold threatened and endangered wildlife products (appellate case).

China
Jilin Province
The Intermediate Court of Changchun
National - lower court
Criminal
2019

In early November 2017, Hailing Z. and Xingyi Y. discussed the purchase of ivory products. Hailing Z. entrusted his cousin Minwei L.(handled separately) to purchase 2 ivory tips and mailed them to "Yangzi Antique Shop" (operated by Xingyi Y.), Hualian Antique City in Nanguan District Changchun at 10 o'clock on November 10, 2017.

The defendants Xinbao W. and Shiqing G. charged with felony counts of illegally purchasing, transporting and selling threatened and endangered wildlife and products (appellate case)

China
Hebei Province
The Intermediate People's Court of Hengshui
National - lower court
Criminal
2019

Since 2010, Xinbao W. had illegally purchased, processed and sold ivory products for profit. After the incident, the public security organ seized a large amount of ivory products, ivory granules, etc. totaling 3.4 kg in Xinbao W.'s home.

The defendants Yang and Feng charged with felony counts of illegally purchasing, transporting and selling threatened and endangered wildlife and products (appellate case)

China
Zhejiang Province
The Intermediate People's Court of Hangzhou
National - lower court
Criminal
2018

In October 2014, Yang contacted Feng to purchase ivory from "Pingge", and negotiated the transaction by cash on delivery. The batch of ivory was then handed over to Hong Kong by SF Express for delivery to Tianjin.

The defendants Yang Y. and Jipeng Z. charged with felony counts of illegally purchasing, transporting and selling threatened and endangered wildlife and products (appellate case)

China
Hebei Province
The Intermediate People's Court of Tangshan
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

From June 2014 to April 22, 2015, Yang Y. successively hired Jipeng Z. to process and make ivory jewellery in a bungalow. Yang Y. published pictures of ivory products by WeChat, contacted buyers for sales. Later, 10.945 kilograms of ivory products were seized in the studio, which were valued at RMB 456,045.

The defendants Manai M. and Yinusi W. charged felony counts of illegally purchasing, transporting or selling rare and endangered wild animals and their manufactured products (appellate case)

China
Qinghai Province
The Intermediate People's Court of Xining
National - lower court
Criminal
2019

From June 3 to June 5, 2018, Manai M. and Yinusi W went from Xiahe County, Gansu Province to Qinghai to purchase ivory products. At 19:00 on June 5, 2018, they drove a white Volkswagen Langxing car to Xining with the suspected ivory products they purchased.

The defendant Mo charged felony counts of illegally purchasing, transporting or selling rare and endangered wild animals and their manufactured products (appellate case)

China
Gansu Province
People's Court of Lanzhou
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

On January 18, 2016, Mo traded through the Internet, using WeChat transfer payment and express delivery, and purchased an ivory necklace from WeChat name "Zhenwogaishi" (the real name was Shang) at a price of 1300 yuan. The purchase purpose was for personal play.

The defendant Qiang Z. charged felony counts of illegally purchasing, transporting or selling rare and endangered wild animals and their manufactured products (appellate case)

China
Liaoning Province
The Intermediate People's Court of Benxi
National - lower court
Criminal
2019

From March 5th to April 14th, 2016, Qiang Z. purchased rare and endangered wild animal' manufactured products such as ivory from Liu and sold them to others for a total transaction amount of RMB 73,751. From March 12 to March 19, 2016, Qiang Z.

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