An agency established to fight corruption in Ukraine faces challenges, both within Ukraine’s government and from the country’s wealthy oligarchs.
The National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption is empowered to probe alleged misconduct by national and local officials. Its structure was forged last October with the passage of key legislation, much of it pushed by Ukrainian NGOs focused on transparency and better governance.
The law that specifically created the bureau took effect in late January. It gives the bureau the power to begin and conduct investigations, to arrest suspects on court order, and to identify and freeze assets. It also may …read more
Source: Voice of America
