The High Court has dismissed both the unlawful detention and bail applications filed by convicted wildlife trafficker and corruption suspect Yunhua Lin, ruling that he remains a serious flight risk and that releasing him could compromise ongoing proceedings. Delivering his determination, Judge Redson Kapindu said Lin's previous conduct and the gravity of the offences he faces justified his continued detention. The court has ordered that Lin be held at Dedza Prison pending the next hearing. Judge Kapindu further set January 12 to 13, 2026, as the new dates for Lin's corruption trial, which is expected to resume at 10 a.m. each day. Reacting to the ruling, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) legal team leader Peter Sambani welcomed the decision, saying it reflects the court's recognition of the risks involved. "ACB is very happy with the ruling. We are ready to commerce corruption charges against Lin in January, 2026," said Sambani, adding that the Bureau remains committed to ensuring accountability in high-profile corruption cases. Lin is being represented by newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Festino Maele, who has been appearing on his behalf in the corruption matter. Maele was reportedly seen at the court premises during the ruling but did not enter the chamber when the verdict was delivered. The corruption case stems from allegations that Lin, a Chinese national, attempted to bribe a High Court judge and prison officials to facilitate his release from custody. The accusations followed his controversial presidential pardon in July this year, which was swiftly reversed after the ACB re-arrested him, triggering a renewed legal battle that continues to draw public attention to Malawi's fight against corruption and wildlife crimes.