Former President Suharto of Indonesia tops the all-time corruption league table. Transparency International(TI), in its Global Corruption Report, uses the list to show how political corruption and private bribery hurt development. Suharto's alleged haul of $15-$35bn in 31 years of rule. Close behind is Zaire's Mobutu Sese Seko, who allegedly looted $5bn. "The abuse of political power for private gain deprives the most needy of vital public services, creating a level of despair that breeds conflict and violence," said TI's founder and chairman Peter Eigen.Jan 8, 2009
Suharto at the tops of corruption rankings
Former President Suharto of Indonesia tops the all-time corruption league table. Transparency International(TI), in its Global Corruption Report, uses the list to show how political corruption and private bribery hurt development. Suharto's alleged haul of $15-$35bn in 31 years of rule. Close behind is Zaire's Mobutu Sese Seko, who allegedly looted $5bn. "The abuse of political power for private gain deprives the most needy of vital public services, creating a level of despair that breeds conflict and violence," said TI's founder and chairman Peter Eigen.
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