Belgium: Raids on Relatives of Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi

Several raids conducted by the Belgian federal prosecutor's office in Brussels and surrounding areas targeted residences belonging to members of the family of Felix Tshisekedi on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. This case, involving alleged personal enrichment, led the federal police to search the homes of the president of the DRC's close associates. ⏱️ 1 min read. The facts and recent developments According to an NGO that filed the complaint, these members of the presidential family are alleged to have illegally seized mines in the Katanga province. ⚡ Key points ▸ Several raids conducted by the Belgian federal prosecutor's office in Brussels and surrounding areas targeted residences belonging to members of the family of Felix Tshisekedi on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. ▸ This case, involving alleged personal enrichment, led the federal police to search the homes of the president of the DRC's close associates. ▸ According to an NGO that filed the complaint, these members of the presidential family are alleged to have illegally seized mines in the Katanga province.