Ecobank has been fined $5.5 million for facilitating illegal financial transactions on behalf of Astalia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).This ruling marks a victory for Octavia Mining in their dispute with Astalia over mining assets in the Katanga region.The court's findings exposed corruption within the DRC's financial system, highlighting the need for greater accountability in international banking.Political interference and ongoing challenges pose obstacles to asset recovery and foreign investment in the DRC.