What did Gabon's first lady do?
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Sylvia Bongo, Gabon's former first lady, is convicted in absentia for embezzlement, money laundering, and misappropriation of funds. She receives a 20-year prison sentence and a substantial fine, following her arrest after the 2023 coup. She and her son denounce the proceedings as politically motivated and are currently in exile.
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Gabon ex-first lady sentenced to 20 years in jail for embezzlement
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- Sylvia Bongo-Ndimba and her son Nouradine Bongo-Valentin were found guilty of embezzlement and sentenced to 20 years in prison in absentia.
- They were tried before a special criminal court on various corruption charges, including money laundering and misappropriation of funds. 10s
- Both were fined 100 million CFA francs, about 152,000 euros. 32s
- They were arrested after the August 2023 coup that ended the Bongo family's 55-year rule and are now in exile in London. 48s
- Sylvia and Nouradine Bongo have denounced the trial as political and refused to appear in court, with their lawyers also absent. 1m 3s
