Home of Ukrainian oil tycoon raided in anti-corruption purge
Ukraine is taking a hard line against corruption as it continues talks to join the European Union.
(ALJAZEERA) Ukrainian authorities raided an influential billionaire’s home in what an ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy touted as a sweeping wartime clampdown on corruption that would change the country.
Ihor Kolomoisky held shares in two oil companies, Ukrnafta and Ukrtatnafta, which had both been seized under martial law last November after Ukraine’s security service (SBU) said it uncovered the embezzlement of more than $1bn.---More...
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