DR Congo former justice minister faces 10 years in prison

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s former justice minister, Constant Mutamba, faces 10 years in prison if found guilty of embezzlement.

He is accused of attempting to steal nearly $20 million in public funds intended to finance the construction of a prison in the city of Kisangani.

In the politically charged trial’s closing arguments on Wednesday, the prosecutor called for 10 years of hard labour for the politician.

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