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Former Zelensky aide suspected of money laundering
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Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities have uncovered an alleged money-laundering scheme involving the former head of the presidential office. An organized group is suspected of laundering a significant amount of money in connection with a luxury construction project near Kiev. The former head of the presidential office is suspected of being part of the group, having resigned amid a corruption scandal following searches of his home. He was a long-time confidant of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and had led the presidential office since 2020.