The Security Service of Ukraine jointly with the NABU, with the assistance of the Ministry of Defense and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, exposed a corruption scheme organized by two officials of the Logistics Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In 2022-2023, they signed contracts for the purchase of aircraft parts for combat aircraft at inflated prices, which caused the budget losses of UAH 27.3 million.
According to the investigation, the officials organized the procurement through an intermediary company, which was artificially made the winner of the tender. For this purpose, several affiliated firms were involved, including companies with foreign registration, creating the illusion of competition.
The funds were transferred into the shadow economy through a controlled network of commercial entities.
The defendants were notified of suspicion under the articles:
- ч. 2 Art. 28 – committing a crime by a group of persons by prior conspiracy;
- ч. 2 Art. 364 – abuse of power or position that has caused serious consequences.
The suspects face up to 6 years in prison. The issue of choosing a type of detention is being decided. The investigation is ongoing to establish all the details and bring to justice other possible participants in the scheme.
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