Belgian Court Orders Semlex to Trial Over Congo Deal
A Belgian court ordered biometrics firm Semlex and thirteen others to stand trial for alleged corruption and money laundering linked to a Congo passport deal. Civil parties claim the scheme diverted nearly sixty million dollars.
A Brussels court ordered biometrics firm Semlex and 13 other defendants to stand trial over corruption, money laundering, and tax fraud tied to a passport production contract in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Civil parties and anti-corruption groups confirmed the decision following a 2020 suit targeting the 2015-2025 deal. The case marks a major milestone for Belgium's judicial enforcement regarding foreign bribery.
