Land fraud trial in N’Djamena involving multiple sales of a single plot

Court proceedings begin in N’Djamena over real estate scam allegations

On June 8, 2026, the High Court of N’Djamena held a marathon hearing lasting over four hours regarding a serious case of real estate fraud. A man is currently facing prosecution for allegedly selling the same piece of land to multiple buyers, collecting millions of francs CFA in the process. In addition to the fraud charges, the defendant is also accused of issuing death threats.

Legal documents indicate that the accused allegedly received payments from several victims, with individual transactions ranging from 52 million to 99.5 million francs CFA.

Heated debates between defense and civil parties

The courtroom was the scene of intense arguments between the defense team and the lawyers representing the civil parties. The victims’ legal counsel is demanding the full restitution of the funds paid, alongside significant damages for the losses incurred.

Conversely, the defense highlighted that their client had been held in custody by intelligence services for over three months before being brought before a judge, a move they described as a violation of legal procedures. They maintain that the land rightfully belongs to the defendant as a representative of his siblings and is not a disputed property. According to the defense, a paternal uncle manipulated other family members to claim the estate of his late brother, which subsequently prompted the buyers to demand their money back.

Prosecution seeks conviction for fraud

Lawyers for the civil party have categorized the defendant’s actions as a clear case of swindling. However, the defense refuted these claims, arguing that no assets were obtained through fraudulent means and that Articles 213 and 214 of the Tchad penal code are not applicable in this instance. The public prosecutor has requested that the court find the individual guilty, stating that accepting substantial sums from multiple people for a single asset constitutes a criminal offense. A fine of 500,000 francs CFA has been recommended.

As both legal teams continue to push for a favorable outcome, the court has adjourned the case for deliberation. This follows a similar hearing that took place on June 1. For the time being, the accused remains detained at the Klessoum prison facility.