two men tried for posing as generals in Chad
Chad police officer and another man face charges of impersonating military officers and fraud in N'Djamena.
Two men, aged 36 and 45, appeared in Chad's Tribunal de grande instance in N'Djamena on October 22, 2026, accused of impersonating army generals. The charges include title usurpation, illegal possession of uniforms and weapons, and fraud. The men allegedly used military attire and firearms to defraud citizens.
The 45-year-old, a police officer, claimed he was a "collateral victim" and only associated with his co-accused. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to all charges. The court postponed the case to October 29, 2026, due to the absence of the civil party, and ordered the two men to remain in provisional detention at Klessoum prison.
The trial's next hearing is scheduled for October 29, 2026. The accused men are currently held in provisional detention. The charges stem from their alleged use of military uniforms and weapons to commit fraud.
Why it mattersTwo men, including a police officer, are facing charges for impersonating generals and defrauding citizens in N'Djamena.