The International Criminal Court is facing a major internal crisis after a confidential document reportedly recommended the dismissal of Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over serious misconduct allegations involving a female staff member who worked under his supervision, according to a report in Reuters.

The recommendation, reportedly issued by an internal office within the ICC, marks a dramatic escalation in the controversy surrounding Khan, one of the court’s most powerful officials. The document reportedly concludes that there is sufficient basis to recommend his removal from office.

The allegations first surfaced several months ago and prompted growing calls for an independent investigation. Complaints filed against Khan reportedly accused him of abusing his position and authority in connection with alleged misconduct involving a subordinate employee.

The controversy emerged around the same period that Khan was pursuing several high-profile international cases, including the ICC’s actions against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Khan has strongly denied the allegations, describing them as a politically motivated smear campaign. He has also refused calls to suspend himself from office while the matter is under review.

If the recommendation is ultimately adopted and Khan is removed from office, it would represent one of the most significant leadership crises in the history of the International Criminal Court, an institution that has already faced intense scrutiny in recent months.

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