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Ukraine detains Oligarch accused of fraud, money laundering

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Ukrainian business tycoon and one of the country's most prominent billionaires Ihor Kolomoisky arrives at court in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sept 2, 2023. [Reuters]

One of Ukraine's richest men was taken into custody Saturday on suspicion of fraud and money laundering.

Ihor Kolomoisky's arrest comes as Kyiv is trying to show progress in its wartime crackdown on corruption.

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