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Four US Citizens Charged with Coup Plot in DR Congo, One Arrested in Utah

Four US citizens have been charged with conspiring to carry out a coup in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of whom was arrested in Utah. A criminal complaint has been unsealed against them.

Four US citizens have been charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after a criminal complaint was unsealed in Utah, one of whom has already been arrested and charged with the crime. The individuals are accused of attempting to carry out a coup détat, although it's unclear what specific actions they were planning to take. The incident raises concerns about foreign interference in the DRC's governance. An investigation is ongoing.

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