After Glencore, anti-corruption coalition takes aim at Dan Gertler

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), corruption revelations and convictions continue to rock the political and economic scene. Following the recent conviction of Glencore by Swiss judicial authorities, the mining giant’s links to Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler have resurfaced. Congo Not For Sale », are mobilizing to demand the termination of the agreement signed with Gertler in 2022.

Against this backdrop, calls for the return of stolen wealth are growing louder.

Glencore’s faith: a half-hearted victory

Swiss judicial authorities recently fined Glencore 2 million Swiss francs for its role in corrupt transactions. Research and Development CenterThe conviction, while symbolic, only scratches the surface of a complex case involving millions of dollars. In this case, the name Dan GertlerA key intermediary in Glencore’s acquisition of mining rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resurfaced.

Dan Gertler’s role: A controversial actor

Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler is at the center of multiple charges Corruption in the Democratic Republic of the CongoSince 2011, he has played Plays a key role in several controversial mining agreementsfacilitating a deal that NGOs say has cost the country billions of dollars CongoleseDespite U.S. sanctions imposed in 2017, Gertler has continued to collect large royalties, fueling frustration and anger among Congolese civil society.

Civil society mobilization: the demand for justice

Faced with these revelations, the Alliance Congo Not For Sale » Intensified his fight. At a press conference held KinshasaIts representatives demanded the cancellation of the 2022 agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gertler, which was intended to help Gertler lift sanctions in exchange for the return of some of his assets, but has now been strongly condemned. The alliance also called for the full return of royalties collected by Gertler that harmed the Congolese people.