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The 6 Most Corrupt World Leaders in Recent History
Discover some world leaders who faced numerous corruption scandals.
Corrupt World Leaders
For centuries, the world has been plagued by corrupt world leaders who have abused their power to not only oppress the people of their nations but also to illicitly extract wealth. The following six world leaders are only but a fraction of those who have done just that. I believe the six most corrupt leaders in recent history are:
- Alberto Fujimori (Peru)
- Sani Abacha (Nigeria)
- Mobutu Sese Seko (Zaire)
- Ferdinand Marcos (Philippines)
- Suharto (Indonesia)
- Vladimir Putin (Russia)
How Corruption Is Manifested
Corruption is dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, undertaken as a way to enrich themselves. It can involve bribery, nepotism, and embezzlement, but it mainly occurs when an office-holder or a government employee acts in an official capacity for personal gain. Unfortunately, corruption can be difficult to define and identify as the culprits have become very adept at hiding their tracks as well as finding new ways to illicitly profit from their positions…
