Congo's Public Prosecutor Calls for Lifting of Justice Minister's Immunity

Congo's public prosecutor calls for lifting of justice minister's immunity

The Appeal Court is seeking to prosecute Constant Mutamba for alleged misappropriation of public funds.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the fate of the Minister of Justice, Constant Mutamba, is now in the hands of the National Assembly. The Attorney General of the Court of Cassation, yesterday Wednesday, 21 May, seized the National Assembly in order to seek the authorization of the prosecution against the Minister for alleged misappropriation of public funds. Originally, a $39 million project for the construction of a prison in Kisangani,…

Democratic Republic of Congo Justice Minister Faces Prosecution for Alleged Embezzlement of Public Funds - Media Talk Africa

Embezzlement Allegations Rock Democratic Republic of Congo's Justice Ministry In a shocking turn of events, the Democratic Republic of Congo's Appeal Court has called for the immunity of Justice Minister Constant Mutamba to be lifted. This move comes as the court seeks to prosecute Mutamba for alleged misappropriat ...

Requisition of the proceedings against Constant Mutamba: What you need to know about the proceedings against a parliamentarian and a member of the Government Image media PMaki Thu 22/05/2025 - 12:05 Corps The Attorney General at the Court of Cassation addressed to the President of the National Assembly in order to be allowed to initiate proceedings against the

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the fate of the Minister of Justice, Constant Mutumba, is now in the hands of the National Assembly. The Attorney General of the Court of Cassation filed a petition yesterday Wednesday, 21 May, with the Parliament to seek leave to prosecute the Minister for alleged misappropriation of public funds. The Attorney General of the Court of Cassation formally referred the matter to the National Assembly on Wedn…

DR Congo justice minister questioned over war fund misuse

DR Congo’s Justice Minister Constant Mutamba faces scrutiny over alleged misappropriation of nearly $20 million in war reparations. The lower house speaker announced a parliamentary commission will question Mutamba. Graft is common in the DRC, ranked among the world’s most corrupt nations. Mutamba, in office since May 2024, previously advocated for the death penalty for public funds embezzlement. The top prosecutor requested parliament to lift M…