About Odette Krempin
Lived 1973 – 2016 (aged 42). Odette Krempin was a Congolese fashion designer, businessperson, politician and honorary consul.
Princess Odette Maniema Krempin (October 30, 1973 – June 27, 2016) was an African entrepreneur and former honorary consul of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Frankfurt.
Krempin grew up in the province of Maniema, until her family moved to Paris when she was eight years old.
She was the subject of various scandals involving allegations of fraud, embezzlement of donations and other financial improprieties.
Together with her then-boyfriend Stefan De Witte, she disappeared in 2014 while being sought for questioning by Belgian police in the Duferco corruption scandal, which had led to multiple arrests and the resignation of as mayor of Waterloo, Belgium.
She died in Goma in the summer of 2016.
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Who was Odette Krempin?
Congolese busnesswoman (1973–2016)
When was Odette Krempin born?
Odette Krempin was born on 30 October 1973 in Maniema.
When did Odette Krempin die?
Odette Krempin died on 27 June 2016 in Goma.
What was Odette Krempin's occupation?
Odette Krempin was a fashion designer, businessperson, politician and honorary consul.
What nationality was Odette Krempin?
Odette Krempin was Congolese.
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