Congo Prosecutor Accuses President’s Aide of $52 Million Theft

  • Vital Kamerhe denies embezzlement schemes in court hearing
  • Next hearing set for May 25 so defense can review evidence

Vital Kamerhe and Felix Tshisekedi in 2018.

Photographer: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images
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A Democratic Republic of Congo prosecutor accused President Felix Tshisekedi’s chief of staff of embezzling more than $52 million in one of the nation’s highest-profile corruption trials.