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Ukraine Uncovers Embezzlement Ring Involving Defense Ministry Officials

Ukrainian investigators have accused current and former high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Defense as well as employees of an arms supplier company of embezzling nearly US$40 million designated for the purchase of mortar rounds the country needs to fight off Russia's aggression.

Germany Indicts Two Ex-MPs for Bribery

German prosecutors brought bribery and corruption charges against four people on Monday, including two former lawmakers suspected of receiving bribes from Azerbaijan in exchange for voting in Baku’s favor at the Council of Europe.

Spain Extends Probe into Russian Involvement in Catalonian Independence Plans

The Spanish judge investigating Russian interference in the Catalonian independence process has extended the probe for another six months after receiving an anonymous letter containing an article that identifies the Russian who offered Catalonian separatists US$500 billion and a small army if they break away from Madrid.

Belarus: New Wave of Repression Against Political Critics

The European Union strongly condemned on Thursday the recent surge of repression against former political prisoners and the relatives of political prisoners in Belarus, where over 100 people have been detained in the past few days.

Kyrgyzstan: Ex-customs Official Matraimov Wanted by Authorities

Kyrgyzstan has placed a corrupt former customs official, believed to have siphoned millions out of the country, on a wanted list following temporary detentions, deals with the judiciary and money laundering charges, the Kyrgyz RFE/RL outlet Azattyk was told by the Interior Ministry.