Cameroon Collects 2.27 Billion FCFA in Customs Fines in October 2026

Customs violations in Cameroon resulted in 2.27 billion FCFA in fines during October 2026. Between October 5 and 27, the Customs Dispute Approval Commission (CADC) of the General Directorate of Customs examined a total of 492 dispute cases. These proceedings also revealed 521.3 million FCFA in compromised or evaded duties.

These figures were presented following the 223rd session of the commission, held on October 27 in Yaoundé under the presidency of the Director General of Customs, Fongod Edwin Nuvaga. The data underscores the significant financial stakes involved in monitoring import operations and ensuring compliance with customs procedures.

However, not all infractions carry the same weight for public finances. The failure to present goods placed in warehouse emerged as the most costly violation, accounting for 1 billion FCFA in fines—approximately 44% of the total amount. False value declarations also represented a significant issue, resulting in 166.4 million FCFA in fines.

In terms of the number of cases, the ranking differs:

Smuggling led the list with 101 cases.
False value declarations followed with 98 cases.
Failure to fulfill commitments made in bond receipts and submissions completed the top three with 63 cases.

Geographic Distribution of Fines

The geographic breakdown of the amounts reveals a strong concentration of dispute activity:

Central Services of the General Directorate of Customs accounted for approximately 1.87 billion FCFA in fines.
The Littoral I sector followed with 196.7 million FCFA.
The South II sector ranked third with 69.1 million FCFA.

Year-on-Year Comparison

Compared to the reference period for 2025:

The number of cases examined increased by 217 cases, representing a 78.9% rise.
The total amount of fines increased by 955.1 million FCFA.

Note: A clarification is required regarding the growth rate. The 60.9% growth rate mentioned in the published data does not align with the available comparison amounts.