‘Forrest Gump’ Probe: Businessman Vasyl Astion Served With Notice of Suspicion
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) said Friday, Aug. 28, that they served businessman and former Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council member Vasyl Astion with a notice of suspicion in connection with the “Forrest Gump” probe.
Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities have issued a suspicion notice against businessman Vasyl Astion as part of the "Forrest Gump" investigation. NABU and SAPO revealed on August 28 that Astion was allegedly recruited by criminal organization leaders due to his connections in the judicial sector. The agencies claim Astion facilitated favorable court rulings for companies and individuals linked to the organization, resulting in a Hr.
248 million ($5.6 million) corporate raid. Additionally, Astion is accused of aiding in the laundering of proceeds used to post bail for a suspect in the "Midas" corruption case involving ex-Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko.
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