The affair of businessman Hervé Bopda continues to make headlines in Cameroon. Indicted for accusations of sexual violence and threats with weapons, he is still in police custody in Douala, giving rise to various reactions and questions.
Since his arrest at the end of January following anonymous denunciations on social networks, the preliminary investigation has been underway to shed light on these allegations. Confrontations took place between Hervé Bopda and certain complainants, marking a key stage in the legal process.
The defendant’s lawyers are calling for his release, arguing that his custody has become illegal and irregular. A request which remains pending until the deliberation scheduled for February 28.
Serology tests were carried out to verify accusations that Hervé Bopda had deliberately contaminated several people with HIV. The test results are negative, but a final sample is pending to complete the investigations.
In this complex case, the group of lawyers behind the first complaint against Hervé Bopda continues to encourage possible victims to emerge from anonymity and come forward to assert their rights before the courts.
This situation echoes the need to handle cases of sexual violence with caution and diligence, while respecting the presumption of innocence and the rights of those involved. Case to follow to know the evolution of this investigation and the legal consequences which will be given to this case.