The International Criminal Court's governing body will launch an external probe into its chief prosecutor Karim Khan over alleged sexual misconduct, it said in a statement on Monday, confirming a previous report by Reuters.

Karim Khan's job as chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court requires a scrupulous and meticulous examination of evidence to bring cases against alleged perpetrators of the world's worst crimes.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is initiating an external probe into its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, following sexual misconduct allegations. Khan maintains his innocence and will remain in his role amidst the investigation.

The ICC also noted that Khan's legal team had previously claimed the misconduct allegations were part of a misinformation campaign against his office.

The governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday announced an external investigation into alleged misconduct by chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has denied the allegations.He noted in his statement denying the allegations that "this is a moment in which myself and the International Criminal Court are subject to a wide range of attacks and threats.

Karim Khan has previously denied allegations of misconduct, saying the claims aligned with a misinformation campaign against his office.

He had previously asked the court’s own internal oversight body to investigate the allegations. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), is facing an investigation into allegations of misconduct reportedly against a member of his own office; claims he firmly denies.