Lukashenko warns businessmen against profiting from criminal schemes

MINSK, 12 March (BelTA) - The conversation will be short with those who decide to profit from criminal schemes, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss measures to eliminate unjustified and unscrupulous intermediation on 12 March, BelTA has learned.

“Everyone in business must know (and not just businessmen): with those who decide to profit from criminal schemes, the conversation will be short (and you know who with),” the head of state said, warning also of possible consequences from law enforcement agencies.

He also pointed out that artificially created chains of unnecessary intermediaries lead to corruption and the draining of funds.

“Although ideally this money should be working in the economy and go towards the country’s development, towards improving people’s lives. Therefore, the green light and support only for those who work for the good of the country and create something with their own hands,” the president emphasized.