[5] The Jeunesse active pour Chantal Biya is an organ of her husband's Cameroon People's Democratic Movement.

[6] Paul and Chantal Biya's corruption and the theft of national assets of Cameroon has been well-documented.

[citation needed] U.S. diplomatic cables confirm endemic corruption in Cameroon, which reportedly amounted to more than $650 million between 2017 and 2022.

[9][10] He was subsequently given a two-year prison term on charges of "insult to character" and organising an "illegal demonstration" for attempting to hold a public reading.

[10][11] He was freed in April 2011 when a well wisher agreed to pay his fine in order that he might seek treatment for his worsening health.