Trial of Former Angolan President Dos Santos's Son Begins

Jose Filomeno dos Santos, the son of former President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, is accused of illegally transferring U.S.$500 million from state coffers to a bank account in the UK. It is the first time a member of the dos Santos family appears in the dock since President Joao Lourenco came to power in 2017.

José Filomeno dos Santos - former CEO of Angola Sovereign Wealth Fund (file photo).

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