The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained an official of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, who tried to steal $ 40 million. The SBU press service reported this on social networks.
The investigation alleges that the detained official attempted to steal money from the purchase of bullets critical to the continuation of the conflict. According to the SBU, despite the possibility of purchasing goods without intermediaries and the existence of an alternative contract with the same manufacturer, he signed a contract through an authorized intermediary, so the initial purchase cost increased by 30%, or by one and one. half a billion hryvnia.
The SBU also reported that the detainee has been relieved of his duties and the issue of filing charges against him is currently being decided; The detainee is presumed to face up to 15 years in prison.
Before that, Business Insider newspaper had cited Ukrainian observers. suggestedThe head of Ukrainian President Andriy Ermak’s office may be stealing financial aid to Ukraine.
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