The Prosecutor-General's Office said Mykola Shvets is accused of receiving his salary and bonuses despite spending considerable time outside the country between 1999 and 2003. He was at the time governor of the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region.
Criminal cases have been opened against at least five former regional officials since President Viktor Yushchenko came to power in January.
(AP)
See also:
Government Attempts To Get Grip On Corruption
Criminal cases have been opened against at least five former regional officials since President Viktor Yushchenko came to power in January.
(AP)
See also:
Government Attempts To Get Grip On Corruption
