The USA declares the former Deputy Prime Minister of Macedonia, Koço Angjushev, "non-grata": He profited in business by abusing his official position

2023-12-05 15:14:08Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
The USA declares the former Deputy Prime Minister of Macedonia, Koço
Koco Angjushev

The United States of America has put the former deputy prime minister of North Macedonia, Koco Angjushev, on the black list of sanctions.

Angjushev, who is one of the richest businessmen in the neighboring country, has been declared "non-grata" by the US State Department for abusing his official position by benefiting his private business interests.

DASH Announcement:

The United States is designating Koco Angjushev, a former deputy prime minister of North Macedonia, as generally ineligible for entry into the United States because of his involvement in significant corruption. While serving as Deputy Prime Minister, Angjushev abused his official position to benefit his private business interests, undermining the confidence of the North Macedonian public in their government institutions and public processes.

Today's action shows that the United States stands with those in North Macedonia who demand accountability from corrupt public officials. This designation reaffirms the US commitment to fighting corruption, which harms the public interest, hinders the economic prosperity of countries, and diminishes the ability of governments to respond effectively to the needs of their people.

These public designations are made pursuant to section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, as carried forward by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 (Div. A, PL 118-15 ). The department is also designating Angjushev's wife, Elizabeta, and children, Angel and Ognen, as generally ineligible for entry into the United States.


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