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Ukraine’s former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko accused of bribery: Report

Ukraine’s former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko accused of bribery: Report

Summary

Ukraine's former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has been accused of bribery by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine. This investigation involves claims that she was part of a scheme to buy votes in parliament. Tymoshenko has denied the accusations and intends to challenge them in court.

Key Facts

  • Yulia Tymoshenko, Ukraine's former prime minister, faces bribery charges.
  • The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) made the accusations.
  • NABU claims Tymoshenko was involved in a vote-buying scheme in parliament.
  • The accusations were made public through a statement on the Telegram app.
  • Tymoshenko's office was raided by anticorruption officials.
  • Tymoshenko led Ukraine as prime minister in 2005 and from 2007 to 2010.
  • She denies the charges and plans to clear her name legally.
  • The probe is part of a wider anticorruption effort, linked to Ukraine's EU membership goals.
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