The Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Constant Mutamba, has just taken strict measures to strengthen transparency and the fight against corruption in the country. Indeed, in an official statement, he ordered the Central Bank of Congo, commercial banks as well as other public services, to provide within 72 hours a detailed statement of all property and sums of money seized or confiscated in their custody to the commission for the management of seized and confiscated property.
This initiative aims to ensure better traceability of assets seized and confiscated in the context of legal proceedings, in order to effectively combat embezzlement and money laundering. Minister Mutamba insists on the fact that judicial police officers and public prosecutors must comply with the law by transmitting to the competent commission the objects seized and the reports relating thereto.
This approach demonstrates the desire of the Congolese authorities to strengthen the fight against corruption and to ensure that property seized or confiscated in the context of various cases are correctly managed and used in the general interest. This is a crucial measure to ensure transparency and integrity of judicial and administrative processes in the country.
In short, this decision by Minister Constant Mutamba demonstrates the commitment of the Congolese authorities to fight corruption and promote virtuous management of public property. Hopefully, this initiative will help to strengthen citizens’ confidence in the country’s institutions and promote a culture of accountability and transparency within the Congolese judicial system.