Former Gabonese minister is being prosecuted for passive corruption of foreign agents. She is accused of having used her influence to help the French company Egis win public contracts.
The prosecutor demanded three years in prison, including one year and a fine of 150,000 euros against Pascaline Bongo. All the defense lawyers pleaded for acquittal. The case is now in the hands of the judge who will deliver her decision on April 22. The defense pointed out these weaknesses. The Sift-Egis partnership was relevant and sincere.