South Sudan Charges Presidential Aides With $15 Million Theft

Sixteen people in South Sudan, including 10 aides to President Salva Kiir, were charged with forgery and the theft of $15 million from his office, a court document shows.

The accused, who also include a central bank employee, a member of staff from the Finance Ministry and four Kenyan nationals, appeared Monday before the High Court in the capital, Juba. Judge Lado Armeno set bail for each at the $14 million and 30 million South Sudanese pounds (about $1 million) they’re collectively accused of stealing, according to Reech Ring, a lawyer representing two of the defendants.