Gabon detains tourism minister after alleged $18m funds theft

Gabon’s tourism minister, Pascal Ogowé Siffon, has been placed under house arrest after being detained as he attempted to leave Libreville.

He was apprehended on a national highway as he appeared to be making a hasty departure from the capital.

Siffon is suspected of embezzling nearly $18 million intended for the development of the tourism sector that have passed through the ministry over the past two years..

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