INCIDENT REPORT (KEVIN BILLINGS, JOSEPH ROBINSON,

C O N F I D E N T I A L KINSHASA 000805 SIPDIS SENSITIVE SIPDIS FOR CA/ACS/OCS E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/22/2016 TAGS: CASC CG SUBJECT: INCIDENT REPORT (KEVIN BILLINGS, JOSEPH ROBINSON, SETH TAYLOR) Classified By: ConsOfficer Laurie Meininger. Reason 1.4 (b/d) ¶1. (SBU) Post has been actively working at verifying the welfare and whereabouts of three private citizens (named above) reported missing since May 19, 2006. Although we have not yet received official notification of confirmation of their detention, we have learned that they are in custody of DRC officials at a known location in Kinshasa. ¶2. (C) Post consular officer and RSO had a meeting scheduled the morning of May 22 with the National Police's Chief of Special Services. The meeting was postponed due to the Chief's being called to the Presidency, apparently to discuss this case. We expect to meet with the Chief later in the day or the morning of May 23. We will insist upon immediate consular access to the men, verify their welfare and whereabouts, and provide appropriate assistance. ¶3. (SBU) Numerous U.S.-based companies and their subsidiaries have called about this case. They include Tactical Intelligence AQMI Strategy Corporation, Mirabilis Ventures Inc. and Dutko Worldwide and as discussed with CA/OCS by Consular Chief, post will refer all inquiries about the case to CA/OCS. MEECE