Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities charge former deputy Vasyl Astion in corporate raiding case

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have issued a notice of suspicion to former Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council deputy Vasyl Astion. The charges relate to an alleged criminal organization involved in corporate raiding, property fraud, and money laundering, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing 'Forrest Gump' and 'Themis' investigations.