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
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