Ukraine anti-graft agencies uncover alleged laundering group tied to presidential official
Summary
Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies said they uncovered a group linked to a presidential official that laundered about $3.35 million. The group includes a deputy head of the presidential office and others involved in an energy corruption case. The news comes amid political changes and protests related to Ukraine’s defense ministry.Key Facts
- Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAPO revealed a money laundering group tied to a presidential official.
- The group allegedly laundered 150 million hryvnias, approximately $3.35 million.
- Members of the group include a deputy head of the presidential office, a former lawmaker, and heads of a state-owned bank.
- The investigation was announced before a parliamentary vote on a new defense minister.
- The government is undergoing changes after the previous defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, was removed.
- Fedorov had called for wartime presidential elections following his dismissal.
- Protests have taken place demanding Fedorov’s reinstatement.
- The anti-corruption efforts are part of Ukraine’s broader push for EU membership.
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