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Bulk of gold smuggled from Africa exported to UAE,saysreport
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Bulk of gold smuggled from Africa exported to UAE,saysreport

The UAE has been accused of being a leading recipient of tens of billions of dollars worth of gold smuggled out of Africa every year, reflecting growing concern over the illicit trade in the region’s precious metals. In a comprehensive study, Swissaid estimated that about 435 tonnes of gold worth about $31bn were exported undeclared...

Former Kenyan minister detained in Uganda over alleged gold smuggling
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Former Kenyan minister detained in Uganda over alleged gold smuggling

Ugandan authorities are currently detaining Stephen Tarus, Kenya’s former Assistant Minister for Internal Security, on charges of smuggling gold into the country using counterfeit documents. Arrested last week, Mr. Tarus was brought before a Ugandan anti-corruption court on Wednesday to face accusations of falsifying export documents, as stated by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). The...