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Mexican nationals sentenced to one year imprisonment

22 Jan 2026

Six Mexican nationals, convicted of entering the country through an ungazetted entry point, have been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment and a fine of P5,000 each. 
 
In passing the sentence, Chief Magistrate Kamogelo Mmesi of Extension II Magistrate Court noted that the court should send a strong message to those of like mind, and further noted that if they failed to pay the fine, they would each receive a five-year imprisonment.  The sentence was backdated to  December 5, 2025 when they were incarcerated. ENDS 
 
 

Source : BOPA

Author : Bonang Masolotate

Location : Gaborone

Event : court case

Date : 22 Jan 2026