In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through Malawi's justice and conservation circles, Principal Resident Magistrate Benjamin Chulu has ordered that Chinese wildlife crime kingpin, Lin Yun Hua, remain behind bars as he awaits trial for serious corruption charges. Yun Hua, once dubbed Malawi's most notorious environmental criminal, was on the verge of walking free after a controversial presidential pardon - despite serving less than half of his 14-year sentence for wildlife trafficking and money laundering. The move sparked an uproar. Conservationists, civil society groups, and state prosecutors cried foul, accusing the system of bowing to impunity. In a swift response, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) stepped in, securing a temporary remand order to block his release. Their argument was simple: releasing Yun Hua would jeopardize an active corruption case and risk his escape from justice.