Overview

• The United Nations’ Office of Internal Oversight Services completed its investigation into sexual-misconduct complaints against Karim Khan and forwarded its final report for review by an external judicial panel.
• Former judges, led by Cuno Tarfusser, have publicly criticised the Assembly of State Parties’ decision to outsource the inquiry and name Khan before its conclusion, calling it opaque and procedurally flawed.
• Khan, who denies all allegations, has taken leave of absence since May yet remains in his role and has cooperated fully with OIOS investigators.
• The misconduct claims originated in May 2024, resurfaced in October alongside leaked details, and were followed by fresh assault allegations in May 2025 during his push for new Palestine arrest warrants.
• A separate investigation by Middle East Eye revealed an intimidation campaign—including political threats, media leaks and warnings of Mossad operatives in The Hague—aimed at undermining Khan’s Israel war-crimes probe.