Belgian Court Orders Trial for Corruption and Money Laundering in DRC Passport Contract

A Brussels court mandates proceedings against biometrics firm Semlex and 13 co-defendants over alleged fraud and illicit financial activities tied to a controversial contract for producing Congolese passports.

2 Sept, 01:44 — 2 Sept, 01:44

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Belgian court orders trial for corruption, money laundering linked to Congo passport deal

A Brussels court has ordered Belgian biometrics company Semlex and 13 other defendants to stand trial over alleged corruption, money laundering and tax fraud linked to a contract to produce passports in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the civil parties involved in the case said.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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Belgian Court Orders Trial for Corruption and Money Laundering in DRC Passport Contract

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