Belarusian police have detained Viktor Babariko, President Alexander Lukashenko’s main rival in the country’s upcoming presidential election, over his alleged involvement in money-laundering schemes, Reuters reported June 18.

Belarus: Lukashenko Arrests Top Political Rival Ahead of August Presidential Election

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Belarusian police have detained Viktor Babariko, President Alexander Lukashenko’s main rival in the country’s upcoming presidential election, over his alleged involvement in money-laundering schemes, Reuters reported June 18. 

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Belarus: Lukashenko Arrests Top Political Rival Ahead of August Presidential Election

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