According to reports, a gendarme with the rank of captain and around twenty masked elements participated in the operation. Rule of Law Crisis What happened in Ambohibao Antehiroka last Thursday risks tarnishing the image of the current regime. So far, no arrests have been made following the search conducted last Thursday at the home of a Chinese national. In any case, Malagasy citizens are awaiting developments, if only to know whether those responsible for this operation will be held accountable and sanctioned. One of the perpetrators, who claimed to be a technical advisor to the PRRM, spoke openly on social media, justifying his actions by patriotism. According to this young activist, after receiving intelligence about Chinese nationals in irregular situations, they decided to act in the name of the general interest and for the nation. According to information, among those who participated in this raid were a gendarme with the rank of captain and around twenty masked and armed elements. Their faces circulated on social media following a video discreetly filmed by the residence occupants. No official warrant was presented, according to the owners. Furthermore, in this video, one can clearly hear one of the perpetrators of this illegal search explain that money and valuables seized during the operation were taken to Iavoloha. He also mentioned the existence of a "chief" and openly cited the president of the Refoundation to intimidate the victims. But it is clear that behind this affair lies possible abuse of power, usurpation of title and function, and theft. Very serious matters that could result in severe sanctions, especially for law enforcement elements present at the scene. Particularly since, in attempting to justify himself, one of the perpetrators essentially confessed to his participation in the search, despite not being officially mandated and having no official authority to do so. Complaint A firearm with several magazines, a large sum of money totaling 263 million ariary, 800 dollars, 5,500 Chinese yuan and 10,000 Thai baht, 7 mobile phones, cartons of Chinese cigarettes, 10 car keys, a laptop and various household appliances were allegedly stolen or seized during this raid. Immediately after the incident, the Presidency of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, through its Communications Directorate, issued an official statement denying any involvement of the first institution of the Republic in this matter. Contrary to what they claim to be, these individuals are not emissaries of the Presidency and were not mandated by Colonel Michaël Randrianirina. The Ministry of Justice issued a similar statement, recalling the legal procedure for searches and explaining that during a search, OPJs and OSPJs must not wear masks or conceal their faces. This confirms the illegality of the operation carried out last Thursday in Ambohibao Antehiroka, near the BIANCO headquarters. Faravohitra also denies any information linking Justice Minister Fanirisoa Ernaivo and her ministry to this matter, while reiterating that issuing a search warrant is not within the authority of the ministry. According to the latest reports, the victims have already filed a complaint with the authorities. Story to follow.