Malawi: Justice for Sale - Convicted Wildlife Kingpin to Walk Free?

Malawi: Justice for Sale - Convicted Wildlife Kingpin to Walk Free?

In a scandalous move that reeks of impunity and elite protectionism, there are credible reports that convicted wildlife trafficker and serial corruption suspect Lin Yunhua--currently serving a 14-year sentence at Dedza Prison--is on the verge of being freed, courtesy of President Lazarus Chakwera's so-called "presidential pardon."

Rumors swirl around pardon of wildlife criminal Lin Yunhua Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Rumours are circulating that Lin Yunhua, an international wildlife criminal serving a 14-year jail term at Dedza prison, is among the 21 inmates pardoned by President Lazarus Chakwera last Friday. Sources within the prison, who wished to remain anonymous, have told the local media that Yunhua is set to be released by April 23, 2025, […] The post Rumors swirl around pardon of wildlife criminal Lin Yunhua appeared first on Malawi 24.

Justice for Sale: Convicted Wildlife Kingpin to Walk Free?

In a scandalous move that reeks of impunity and elite protectionism, there are credible reports that convicted wildlife trafficker and serial corruption suspect Lin Yunhua—currently serving a 14-year sentence at Dedza Prison—is on the verge of being freed, courtesy of President Lazarus Chakwera’s so-called “presidential pardon.” According to sources within Dedza Prison who spoke under […] The post Justice for Sale: Convicted Wildlife Kingpin to …