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BGFIBank allegedly played a central role in a years-long scam that allowed former DRC leader Joseph Kabila’s family and close associates to launder $243-million in public and suspect funds
ANETH LUTALE

The dirty secrets of the dictators’ favourite bank

BGFIBank allegedly played a central role in a years-long scam that allowed former DRC leader Joseph Kabila’s family and close associates to launder $243-million in public and…

  • Simon Allison
9 min read
Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler, who the United States has placed under economic sanctions. (Simon Dawson/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
AFRILAND FIRST BANK

Exposing a Congolese bank’s dirty secrets

Meet Gardi Koko and Navy Malela, the two whistleblowers who risked everything to raise the alarm

  • Simon Allison
7 min read