Ukraine: The politician accused of funding separatists arrested – rmf24.pl

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Oleksandr Yefremov – the former head of the parliamentary faction of the Party of Regions escaped the last. Year the country of former President Viktor Yanukovych – has been detained in Ukraine. Yefremov person is considered to be pro-Russian separatists financing activities.

The politician had to support the separatists, photo. Illustrative

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A native of Lugansk former deputy parliament and one of the most important political groups Yanukovych was arrested on the order of the Attorney General.

The prosecution suspects him of “abuse of authority under aggravating circumstances” and “corporate fraud.”

Efremov, who made no secret of his pro-Russian views, was formerly Governor of the Lugansk.

In January, the representative of the President of Petro Poroshenko for. a peaceful settlement of the conflict in the Donbas Iryna Herashchenko asked the prosecutor’s office with a request to check whether Efremov and Member of the current parliament Natalia Korolewska separatists do not fund activities in the Donbas .
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This article is excerpted from the category: Report: The revolt in Ukraine

Ukraine: The politician accused of funding separatists arrested – rmf24.pl