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Dan Gertler under FBI investigation

Published on 25.07.2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

U.S. authorities are investigating possible circumvention of the sanctions they have put in place against mining magnate Dan Gertler in DRC. Dan Gertler claims he knows nothing about these investigations and has complied with the sanctions.

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Dan Gertler under FBI investigation

U.S. authorities are investigating possible circumvention of the sanctions they have put in place against mining magnate Dan Gertler in DRC. Dan Gertler claims he knows nothing about these investigations and has complied with the sanctions.

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DRC, Israel, United States Dan Gertler under FBI investigation

U.S. authorities are investigating possible circumvention of the sanctions they have put in place against mining magnate Dan Gertler in DRC. Dan Gertler claims he knows nothing about these investigations and has complied with the sanctions.

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Spotlight | DRC
Kinshasa strikes risky deal with Dan Gertler via Afriland bank

DRC
$20m loan at heart of Afriland arbitration case against Kinshasa

In Focus | DRC
Rabbi Moyal in last-ditch attempt at mediation between Dan Gertler and Félix Tshisekedi

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Dan Gertler made a secret trip to meet Félix Tshisekedi before Antony Blinken's arrival

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DRC
Fortescue has eyes on Dan Gertler's former iron ore project

Spotlight | DRC
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Spotlight | DRC
Deal within deal allows tycoon Dan Gertler to save €130m in DRC settlement

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Dan Gertler struggles to implement settlement signed with government

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Gertler clinches deal to shelter from Tshisekedi's legal action

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Pressure mounts on Tshisekedi not to challenge $619m Dig Oil ruling in court