Monday, June 4, 2012

South Sudan's Corruption Costs Rises Into The Billions

South Sudan President Seeks Return Of $4 Billion He Says Was Spirited Away -- CNN

Juba, South Sudan (CNN) -- South Sudan's president has written to more than 75 government officials and eight foreign governments in an attempt to recover $4 billion lost to corruption.

"If funds are returned, the government of the Republic of South Sudan will grant amnesty and keep your name confidential," President Salva Kiir said in the letter, which was dated May 3 and sent to former and current "senior" officials.

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More News On Corruption And Fraud In South Sudan

Corrupt South Sudan officials have stolen $4 billion: Kiir -- AFP
South Sudan officials have stolen $4 billion: president -- Reuters
South Sudan asks ex-ministers for $4bn to be returned -- Scotsman
South Sudan asks officials to return $4 bln in stolen money -- Daily Star
Betrayal of Nation’s Expectatio​n: Why South Sudan is Screwed Up -- Borglobe.com

My Comment: That money is never going to be returned.

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