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Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Israeli Tycoon Gertler

3/10/2026

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Dutch prosecutors announced on March 10, 2026, that they will not prosecute Israeli businessman Dan Gertler in the Samos case.
The decision follows a trend of Gertler cases ending without charges.
They concern mining deals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The UK Serious Fraud Office closed its investigation into Gertler in 2023 due to insufficient evidence.
His defense lawyer said this decision marks the end of all investigations.

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Dutch prosecutors announced on March 10, 2026, that they will not prosecute Israeli businessman Dan Gertler in the Samos case.
The decision follows a trend of Gertler cases ending without charges.
They concern mining deals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The UK Serious Fraud Office closed its investigation into Gertler in 2023 due to insufficient evidence.
His defense lawyer said this decision marks the end of all investigations.