N’Djamena man faces trial over alleged multiple land sales and death threats
In N’Djamena, Chad, a man is on trial for allegedly selling a single plot of land to multiple buyers and issuing death threats. The court is deliberating on accusations of fraud and illegal detention.
On Monday, June 8, 2026, a lengthy court session, lasting over four hours, unfolded at the High Court of N’Djamena. A man stands accused of orchestrating a scheme involving the sale of a single plot of land to multiple individuals, accumulating millions of CFA francs in the process. Additionally, he faces charges of issuing death threats.
Court documents reveal that the defendant allegedly received substantial sums of money from various people, with amounts reportedly ranging from 52 million to 99.5 million CFA francs.
During the proceedings, animated exchanges took place between the defense collective representing the accused and the legal representatives for the civil parties. The latter are strenuously demanding full reimbursement of the funds paid by their clients, alongside significant damages and interest.
The defense team argued that their client’s detention by intelligence services for over three months, prior to being presented to the judiciary, was unlawful. They maintain that the disputed property rightfully belongs to their client, who acts on behalf of his brothers, asserting that the land is not subject to legitimate dispute. Furthermore, they contended that the defendant’s paternal uncle allegedly manipulated certain family members to lay claim to his deceased brother’s estate, thereby inciting the buyers to demand their money back.
Lawyers for the civil parties characterized the defendant’s actions as outright fraud. However, the defense firmly rejected this accusation, asserting that no property was fraudulently transferred to their client and that articles 213 and 214 of the Chadian penal code are inapplicable in this specific case. The prosecutor, in turn, called for the defendant’s conviction on the charges, emphasizing that the act of collecting large sums from multiple individuals constitutes a clear offense, and requested a fine of 500,000 CFA francs.
Both sides are exerting considerable pressure on the judges to secure a favorable outcome. Notably, a similar situation occurred on June 1st at the same court concerning this very case. The court has since adjourned the matter for deliberation, and the defendant remains in custody at the Klessoum detention center pending a decision.
