**UK Sanctions Ukrainian Oligarch and Others**
The UK government has taken action against three individuals accused of corruption. Dmytro Firtash, a wealthy businessman from Ukraine, was sanctioned along with Isabel dos Santos from Angola and Aivars Lembergs from Latvia.
According to the UK government’s website, freezing their assets is part of a broader effort to combat global corruption and “dirty money”. The statement noted that Firtash allegedly laundered hundreds of millions of pounds in Ukraine and invested some of these gains in UK property.
**Firtash Accused of Corruption**
Firtash was previously close friends with former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. He made his fortune by buying Russian gas and selling it in Ukraine. The US government has also charged Firtash with racketeering and bribery, but he is currently residing in Austria, where extradition to the US has been avoided.
**UK Government’s Message**
The UK Foreign Secretary emphasized that these sanctions are a step towards holding corrupt elites accountable for exploiting public resources. Firtash’s wife, Lada, was also sanctioned as she profited from his corruption and holds assets on his behalf in the UK.
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