Afghan corruption costs US $360m

The US military estimates $360m (€250) has ended up in the hands of people the American-led coalition has spent nearly a decade battling – the Taliban, criminals and power brokers.

Afghan corruption costs US $360m
Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 17:00

The US military estimates $360m (€250) has ended up in the hands of people the American-led coalition has spent nearly a decade battling – the Taliban, criminals and power brokers.

The losses underscore the challenges the US and its international partners face in overcoming corruption in Afghanistan.

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