Politicians in debt-stricken Ukraine reveal lavish fortunes, spark public outcry

‘Ukraine is facing a public outcry after country’s politicians have declared the possession of vast hordes of cash, bulging bank accounts, high-end cars, elite wine collections and other luxury goods in the aftermath of anti-corruption reform.
Ukrainian politicians and officials had until November 1 to file declarations of their assets to an open searchable web platform. The move is part of an anti-corruption fight in the country and comes in the wake of respective laws passed on February 16 and March 15 this year. The legislation also demands that relatives who live with the officials disclose their fortunes.
The revelations have sparked quite a stir among activists, experts and average Ukrainians, who are outraged at the luxury lifestyle of their representatives.’
Read more: Politicians in debt-stricken Ukraine reveal lavish fortunes, spark public outcry