Three Chinese nationals arrested in DRC with gold bars and cash, highlighting illegal mining links to militia.

Three Chinese nationals were arrested in the Democratic Republic of Congo with 12 gold bars and $800,000 in cash. The arrests highlight ongoing issues with illegal mining in the region, which has ties to local instability and militia activity. Some gold dealers have connections to influential figures in Kinshasa, complicating law enforcement efforts. Eastern DRC is rich in minerals used in electronics and batteries, attracting foreign groups.

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