Apple faces criminal complaints over Congo conflict minerals

Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals case
An investigating magistrate has been appointed in Belgium after Democratic Republic of the Congo in December filed criminal complaints accusing Apple subsidiaries of using so-called conflict minerals in their supply chain,
Belgium Investigates Apple's Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals
A Belgian magistrate is investigating Apple's alleged use of conflict minerals from Congo. Congo filed a complaint in December, citing concerns over minerals sourced from armed group-controlled mines.
Apple faces criminal complaints over Congo conflict minerals; Belgium now investigating [U]
Apple is facing criminal complaints by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which accuses the company of illegally using
Congo sues Apple in France, Belgium for using 'conflict minerals'
The allegations by Congo have been confirmed by UN experts and human rights organizations. In response to these claims, Apple has said that it doesn't directly source primary minerals. The company also claims to conduct audits on suppliers, disclose findings publicly, and support organizations working toward improving mineral traceability.
Apple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from Congo
Lawyers acting for DRC said prosecutors in Belgium had last week appointed an investigative judge — who oversees the investigation and is in charge of issuing arrest warrants, wiretaps and raids — to probe the case.
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Apple accused of covering up war crimes by willfully using Congo conflict minerals
Apple has been formally accused by Congo of covering up war crimes by using conflict minerals in its supply chain, and criminal complaints have been filed in France and Belgium. Apple has been ...
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Apple accused of using conflict minerals
Apple has said it "strongly disputes" the claims and that it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals. The authorities in France and Belgium will now look at whether there is ...
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