Claim: “865 out of 1,784 magistrates are accused of corruption in Cameroon.”
Verdict: 897 out of 1,784 magistrates are accused of corruption in Cameroon.
Context
On June 27, the Minister of State, Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Laurent Esso, while appearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Senate, revealed details relating to complaints against magistrates.
BetaTinz and several other social media news outlets published various versions of the story. BetaTinz’s social media post, which stated that 865 out of 1,784 magistrates are accused of corruption in Cameroon, received over 600 likes within 9 hours. The Guardian Post, an English daily private newspaper, first published the article on July 3 in issue number 3157. Their report indicated that the General Inspectorate of Judicial Services is conducting 879 investigations out of a total of 1,784 magistrates. Stop Bla Bla Cam, an online blog, reported that Justice Minister Laurent Esso stated the General Inspectorate of Judicial Services is investigating 865 magistrates out of a total of 1,784.
Analysis
- BetaTinz reported the figure of 865 magistrates under investigation, which aligns with the figures from Stop Bla Bla Cam.
- The Guardian Post provides slightly different figures, indicating 897 magistrates under investigation. This source is a reliable and credible, with the article written by award-winning journalist Maxcel Fokwen.
Given the credibility and reliability of The Guardian Post, it is advisable to consider their figures as more accurate.
Recommendation
For accurate and reliable information, it is preferable to refer to The Guardian Post and other reputable sources. The discrepancy in figures highlights the importance of cross-referencing information from multiple credible sources before drawing conclusions.
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