Unaccounted billions: Cameroon’s vanishing gold wealth
A deadly gold rush grips Cameroon’s East and Adamaoua regions, fueling a surge in suspicious deaths amidst uncontrolled mining operations. As sites proliferate unchecked, the state struggles to enforce regulations. Billions in illicit gold flow to Dubai, channeled by criminal networks enjoying local complicity, who are prepared to go to any lengths to preserve their lucrative positions. This investigation delves into the devastating impact of the nation’s gold trade.
