Laos Uncovers Widespread Corruption, Records Billions in Losses Over Five Years
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Summary: Laos exposed 334 corruption cases from 2021–2025, causing nearly USD 30 million losses; authorities recovered some funds, prosecuted officials, and urged transparency.
Laos has uncovered widespread corruption cases nationwide over the past five years, identifying 334 individuals implicated in financial misconduct between 2021 and 2025, with total losses exceeding LAK 642.93 billion (nearly USD 30 million), alongside significant losses in multiple foreign currencies.
Khamphanh Phommathat, President of the State Insp
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