Former Belarusian Oligarch Chyzh and KGB Chairman Vakulchyk
On 11 March, the Belarusian State Security Committee (KGB) detained Yury Chyzh, one of Belarus’ richest businessmen who used to be on friendly terms with President Alexander Lukashenka.
The European Union once viewed him as “Lukashenka’s purse” and he was on the EU sanctions list until recently, seeming to be “untouchable”.
Chyzh’s detention followed rough times for his business. Several theories may explain his detention: the authorities are simply trying to raise cash, Chyzh became a victim of a …read more
Source: Belarus Digest
