Title: Edouard Mwangachuchu found guilty of treason and involvement in an insurrectionary movement in the DRC
Introduction :
The Auditor General of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered his indictment today in a public hearing, thus concluding the trial of Edouard Mwangachuchu. The Congolese national deputy was convicted of the charges brought against him, including treason, participation in an insurrectionary movement and illegal possession of weapons and munitions of war.
The charges against Mwangachuchu:
Suspicions weighed on Edouard Mwangachuchu and his co-defendant concerning their alleged links with the M23 rebels. The charges against them also included charges of espionage and illegal possession of weapons of war.
Findings and evidence:
The proceedings against Edouard Mwangachuchu were initiated following discoveries made by the military intelligence services. Weapons of war were found at his residence in Kinshasa and at the premises of his company SMB in Masisi, in the province of North Kivu.
The final verdict to come:
The court will carefully study the evidence presented by the prosecution before rendering its final verdict. Edouard Mwangachuchu, if convicted, faces a life sentence of penal servitude.
Conclusion :
The trial of Edouard Mwangachuchu, Congolese deputy, ended with the indictment of the Auditor General of the Armed Forces of the DRC. The charges of treason, participation in an insurrectionary movement and illegal possession of weapons weigh heavily on the accused