Ukraine’s security service reported that the department managed to destroy a grand scheme to launder illegal proceeds from a banned gambling business through one of the Kiev banks.
It was noted that the legalization of the proceeds of crime was carried out under the guise of providing payment services. During the year, the income of criminals exceeded $ 4.9 billion a year, the bank made a profit of $ 68 million a year due to complicity.
Previously in the Ukrainian State Office declarationthat the country loses $270 million each month from customs corruption.
March 4 Ukrainian government approved state anti-corruption program
According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal, the program includes measures aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the anti-corruption system. It is also stated that there will be negative attitudes towards corruption in the country. However, the Prime Minister of Ukraine did not announce specific measures.