News: Complaint filed against 283 lawyers from the Maï ndombe bar for fraud in Kinshasa
In a shocking case, a complaint was filed with the public prosecutor’s office at the Kinshasa/Matete Court of Appeal against 283 lawyers from the Maï ndombe bar. These lawyers have been suspended from the bar since February 18, 2023 for non-payment of the national order contribution and contribution to the costs of the Maï-Ndombe bar order.
What makes this case even more disturbing is that despite their suspension, these lawyers continue to practice their profession in Kinshasa using false professional cards. The president of the Maï ndombe bar, Me Mputu Mokazina, provided details during an interview with actuality.cd, revealing that these lawyers are involved in acts of fraud.
According to Me Mokazina, these lawyers operate illegally by receiving clients, collecting money and seizing valuable property. This situation led the President to contact the Attorney General at the Matete Court of Appeal in order to investigate these lawyers and hold them responsible for their actions. He considers that they are guilty of illegal exercise of the profession, fraud and use of false professional cards.
The case has sparked outrage in the legal community and raises questions about the oversight and integrity of the justice system. How were these lawyers able to continue practicing their profession despite their suspension? How were they able to obtain fake business cards? And what is the damage caused to the people who trusted these lawyers and who fell victim to their scams?
It is essential that this matter is treated with the utmost rigor by the judicial authorities to restore confidence in the legal profession and protect the rights of clients. Lawyers are expected to represent and defend their clients ethically and legally, and those who violate these principles must be held accountable.
In conclusion, this case highlights the necessary regulation and supervision of the legal profession to ensure integrity and confidence in the justice system. It is unfortunate that some lawyers have chosen to engage in practices that are illegal and harmful to their clients. Hopefully this complaint will result in appropriate measures to preserve the integrity of the profession and punish those responsible for these reprehensible acts.