Chinese Gold Smuggling Racket Busted in DR Congo | Firstpost Africa

Three Chinese nationals have been arrested in the eastern region of DR Congo with 12 gold bars and $800,000 in cash. Authorities said the gold and money were hidden under the vehicle seats they were travelling in. Eastern DR Congo has abundant reserves of gold, diamonds, cobalt, and minerals used to make batteries for mobile phones and electric vehicles. The region has been plagued by conflict for the last 30 years. Militia groups have controlled many of the mines in the region and the government has been struggling to stop unlicensed companies and armed groups from exploiting its rich reserves.

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