The US Department of State (DASH) has announced that the former Deputy Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Koço Angjushev, is inadmissible for entry into the US, for corruption.
The news was made known by DASH itself through an announcement, which states that Angjushev abused his official position to benefit his private business interests, undermining the trust of the North Macedonian public in their government institutions and public processes.
DASH Announcement:
Determining the public official of North Macedonia, Koço Angjushev, for serious corruption
PRESS RELEASE
MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN
The United States is designating Koço Angjushev, a former deputy prime minister of North Macedonia, as generally ineligible for entry into the United States because of his involvement in significant corruption. While serving as Deputy Prime Minister, Angjushev abused his official position to benefit his private business interests, undermining the confidence of the North Macedonian public in their government institutions and public processes.
Today’s action shows that the United States stands with those in North Macedonia who demand accountability from corrupt public officials. This designation reaffirms the U.S. commitment to fighting corruption, which harms the public interest, hinders the economic prosperity of countries, and diminishes the ability of governments to respond effectively to the needs of their people.
These public designations are made pursuant to section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, as carried forward by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 (Div. A, PL 118 -15). The department is also designating Angjushev’s wife, Elizabeta, and children, Angel and Ognen, as generally ineligible for entry into the United States.
