Congo President's Niece Sentenced in Paris Money Laundering Case

A Paris court convicted members of Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou-Nguesso’s family for laundering proceeds from a breach of trust tied to public contracts awarded to Propharma, finding millions of euros diverted instead of being spent on medicines; suspended sentences, fines, property confiscation and cash forfeiture were ordered, and the family has appealed while disputing core allegations.