People say Lin Yunhua might walk free from prison soon. The international wildlife criminal serves time at Dedza prison but could leave as part of the 21 inmates pardoned by President Lazarus Chakwera last Friday. Prison workers speaking anonymously told the media that Yunhua may be released by April 23, 2025. He has served only four years of his 14-year sentence. Yunhua also faces corruption charges in a Lilongwe court.
The prison staff claimed their leader just needs final approval from headquarters. These pardoned prisoners might leave between today and tomorrow evening. Dedza Prison Officer Chimwemwe Shawa would not comment on this situation. He directed questions to National Prisons spokesperson Charles Meke, who could not be reached for answers. This possible pardon seems different from what officials said earlier.
The Ministry of Homeland Security Principal Secretary Steven Kayuni stated pardoned inmates had completed at least half their sentences. They also needed to show good behavior during their time behind bars. Yunhua became famous for trying to bribe a high court judge. He wanted a shorter sentence, special treatment that would let him visit his businesses outside prison.
The prison staff claimed their leader just needs final approval from headquarters. These pardoned prisoners might leave between today and tomorrow evening. Dedza Prison Officer Chimwemwe Shawa would not comment on this situation. He directed questions to National Prisons spokesperson Charles Meke, who could not be reached for answers. This possible pardon seems different from what officials said earlier.
The Ministry of Homeland Security Principal Secretary Steven Kayuni stated pardoned inmates had completed at least half their sentences. They also needed to show good behavior during their time behind bars. Yunhua became famous for trying to bribe a high court judge. He wanted a shorter sentence, special treatment that would let him visit his businesses outside prison.
