Hannah Thoburn, Brian Whitmore, and Angela Stent discussed “Consolidation and Control: Power Shifts in Putin’s Kremlin” at Hudson Institute this morning. Watch the event here.
News
The U.S. is now investigating the theft of $1 billion from the Moldovan banking system. (WSJ)
The UK’s Criminal Finance Bill will introduce “unexplained wealth orders,” enabling law enforcement to seize property acquired with corrupt funds. (Guardian)
A senior Chinese anti-corruption official with 20 years’ experience has himself been jailed for life for graft. (Reuters)
Chinese state television will show “big tigers” confess to corruption charges. (Australian)
Features
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Source: Kleptocracy Initiative