More than 20 Corrupt and Fake Police Officers Arrested in IG-PNC Inspection Operation in Kinshasa

The Congolese National Police Inspectorate (IG-PNC) arrested more than 20 police officers and several impostors in Kinshasa during inspections conducted from October 28 to 30 by nearly 70 inspectors. The operation targeted violations of individual freedoms and the illegal performance of police duties. Those arrested include judicial police officers accused of arbitrary and unlawful detention. According to the IG-PNC, some fake officers were irregularly recruited, lacked official documents, and allegedly committed extortion and racketeering.