On June 12, 2026, Johann Adriel Sitchom Kuate arrived at the national radio headquarters in Yaoundé’s Nlongkak district, claiming to carry documents of national significance. Witnesses noted the papers appeared convincingly authentic at first glance, including one bearing a supposed presidential decree appointing a vice president.

Under standard procedure for such decrees, the text would typically be read on air to inform the public.

However, CRTV staff, sensing irregularities, swiftly alerted top state officials, including those accompanying President Paul Biya during his Geneva visit since June 7. Forensic analysis confirmed the documents were fraudulent, with the name on the decree matching Johann Adriel Sitchom Kuate’s own.

Was this an isolated act of delusion or a meticulously planned attempt—some have speculated—to engineer what could be termed an institutional coup? The ongoing investigation has culminated in charges of attempting to undermine state security. Johann Adriel Sitchom Kuate now faces these serious allegations in court.