Félix Tshisekedi, president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has signed a decree creating a specialised court to handle financial and economic crimes.
The new tribunal will focus on offences such as corruption, money laundering, fraud, embezzlement of public funds, and currency counterfeiting. The move is aimed at strengthening the country’s judicial system in tackling widespread financial crimes.
Previously, many cases brought forward by financial authorities failed due to a lack of expertise among magistrates. The new court is expected to address this gap by appointing qualified judges with specialised knowledge.
The structure will include both a primary court and an appeals chamber, with around 40 judges expected to serve across both levels. Authorities say the court must become operational within three months of the decree taking effect.
