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The 10 Most Corrupt Leaders in the World

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#4. Sani Abacha, Nigeria

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Former Nigerian president Sani Abacha supposedly stole $2 billion to $5 billion from 1993 to 1998.

#3. Mobutu Sese Seko, Zaire

Mobutu Sese Seko pictured in Kinshasa a month before he was overthrown in 1997

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Mobutu Sese Seko became the president of Zaire from 1965 to 1997. He reportedly stole $5 billion during his term.

#2. Ferdinand Marcos, Philippines

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Former president Ferdinand Marcos governed the Philippines as a dictator when he placed the country under martial law. From 1972 to 1986, he purportedly embezzled $5 billion to $10 billion.

#1. Mohamed Suharto, Indonesia

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On top of the list is former Indonesian president Mohamed Suharto who ruled the country from 1967 to 1998. During his 31-year-term, Suharto apparently stole $15 billion to $35 billion.

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