Former DRC Prime Minister Sentenced to 10 Years’ Forced Labour for $245M Corruption Case
By BlogHear News DeskMay 20, 2025 In a landmark ruling, the Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sentenced former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo to 10 years of forced labour after finding him guilty of embezzling $245 million in public funds. The case, which has spanned nearly four years, also saw…