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Recent reports on stealing and embezzlement reveal widespread corruption affecting multiple sectors in Ukraine. From energy efficiency programmes to defense contracts, embezzlement of funds remains a significant issue. The National Police and international investigation agencies, including the State Bureau of Investigations, continue to unveil these fraudulent activities. High-profile cases include the embezzlement of UAH 14.2 million in Dnipropetrovsk's energy projects, and corruption within military units involving drone and equipment thefts. These incidents highlight the pressing need for tighter security measures and transparency in handling state funds.
What are recent cases of embezzlement in Ukraine?
Recent cases include the embezzlement of UAH 14.2 million from an energy programme in Dnipro, and thefts involving military equipment in the Odesa region. These incidents underline significant corruption in public funds management.
Which authorities are involved in tackling embezzlement in Ukraine?
Authorities like the National Police, State Bureau of Investigations, SSU, and NABU actively combat embezzlement, often working together to dismantle organized criminal groups engaged in stealing state funds.
How does embezzlement in the defense sector affect Ukraine?
Embezzlement in the defense sector, such as the illicit sale of drones and inflated procurement prices, weakens military efficiency and depletes resources essential for national security, exacerbating vulnerabilities during conflicts.
What impact does stealing have on Ukraine's economy?
Stealing and embezzlement destabilize the economy by diverting resources from essential services, increasing public debt, and undermining trust in governance, which can deter investments and international aid.
How is the public informed about embezzlement cases?
The public is informed through detailed reports by news outlets, website publications, and social media updates that provide transparency and encourage accountability in government and military spending.
What measures are taken against those found guilty of embezzlement?
Legal measures include arrests, trials, and sentencing. Convicted individuals may face severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture of assets, aiming to deter future crimes and recover lost funds.
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Large-scale embezzlement of over 1.2 billion hryvnias from budget has been uncovered, - Kravchenko. PHOTOS As part of the ‘Budget’ special operation, law enforcement agencies have reported 259 suspects and over 1.2 billion hryvnias in losses to the state across various sectors. 2 866 25 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine
81 million hryvnias were embezzled from procurement of shelters for schools and military, - Prosecutor General. PHOTO Law enforcement agencies have uncovered several schemes involving the embezzlement of public funds during the procurement and construction of shelters for educational establishments and military facilities. The total amount of losses identified stands at 81 million hryvnias. 703 13 Previously in trend: Stealing from shelters
Over 5 million hryvnias earmarked for development of agro-industrial complex were embezzled: former minister and his accomplices have been notified of charges against them, - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police have dismantled a large-scale scheme in the Cherkasy region involving the misappropriation of public funds allocated by the state for the development of the agro-industrial sector in central Ukraine. 1 453 5 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds
15.3 million UAH in salaries for ’ghost employees’: five female staff members at Ministry of Health sanatorium in Prykarpattia region have been notified of suspicion. PHOTOS In the Prykarpattia region, under the procedural supervision of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a scheme has been uncovered whereby a state-run sanatorium received budget funds for years to pay salaries to people who did not, in fact, work there. 1 403 5 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds
Almost 89,000 tonnes of Ukrainian wheat: occupying forces have stepped up grain exports via Mariupol Russian occupiers continue to ship Ukrainian grain via the seized port of Mariupol. Since the start of 2026, 88,800 tonnes of wheat have been shipped from there, which already exceeds last year’s total. 584 6 Previously in trend: Grain theft
Officials exposed for embezzling UAH 11 million in generator purchases for Armed Forces of Ukraine – SSU Officials who ran a scheme to embezzle UAH 11 million in defense funds in Chernihiv region have been exposed. 1 442 11 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds
Cars for Ukraine’s Armed Forces imported as "humanitarian aid" sold in Volyn Oblast. PHOTO Law enforcement officers in Volyn Oblast have exposed a scheme involving the illegal import of cars into Ukraine under the guise of humanitarian aid for the military. 1 312 2 Previously in trend: Fundraising for support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
UAH 2.7 million in losses during construction of defence facility in Zhytomyr region: embezzlement scheme uncovered and contractor detained. PHOTO The Security Service’s military counter-intelligence unit and the State Security Service have uncovered a scheme to embezzle public funds during the execution of a defence contract in the Zhytomyr region. Following a series of comprehensive investigations, the co-owner of a private company who... 1 035 7 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds Embezzlement of funds for fortifications
Russian vessel ZAID transported almost 36,000 tonnes of grain from occupied Sevastopol. PHOTO The Russian vessel ZAID has loaded 35,800 tonnes of wheat in occupied Sevastopol and is heading for the Turkish port of Iskenderun. 1 133 10 Previously in trend: Grain theft
Scheme to embezzle 20 million hryvnias in livestock subsidies has been uncovered in Odesa region. VIDEO+PHOTOS In the Odesa region, law enforcement officers have uncovered a scheme to embezzle public funds earmarked for state support of the livestock sector. 1 265 3 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds
Israel has refused to unload ship carrying stolen Ukrainian grain, - media Israel has refused to allow the Panormitis, a ship carrying grain believed to have been exported from the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories, to unload its cargo. 4 520 41 Previously in trend: Grain theft
Embezzlement of 5.5 million hryvnias in procurement of electronic warfare equipment and FPV drones for Armed Forces of Ukraine: case referred to court. VIDEO+PHOTOS An indictment has been filed against an organised group accused of embezzling over 5.5 million hryvnias of public funds allocated for the procurement of electronic warfare equipment and drones for the front line. 1 778 10 Previously in trend: stealing
Not only Israel: Foreign Ministry names countries accepting stolen Ukrainian grain Ukraine has recorded cases of grain taken from temporarily occupied territories being supplied to several countries, not only Israel. 4 661 17 Previously in trend: Grain theft
HACC imposes preventive measures with bail of up to UAH 19.9 million on suspects in state grain corporation embezzlement case – SAPO At the request of NABU detectives, approved by an SAPO prosecutor, investigating judges of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) imposed preventive measures on three members of an organized criminal group involved in the misappropriation of grain belonging to the State Food and Grain Corporation... 741 6 Previously in trend: Grain theft
Embezzled more than UAH 14.2 million from energy efficiency programme for schools: members of organised group to stand trial in Dnipropetrovsk region – National Police. PHOTOS In the Dnipropetrovsk region, a case has been sent to court against members of an organised group who embezzled more than UAH 14.2 million during the implementation of an energy efficiency project in budget-funded institutions in the city of Dnipro, including schools. 1 932 5 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds
Sold drones intended for defense of South: SBI reported suspicion to head of military unit warehouse Employees of the State Bureau of Investigations have exposed the head of a warehouse at one of the military units in the Odesa region, who is suspected of stealing drones and equipment intended for the defense of the southern region. 2 533 22 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of military property
Colonel and four others suspected of embezzling over 14 million hryvnias for fortifications in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTOS In the Dnipropetrovsk region, law enforcement officers uncovered a corruption scheme during the construction of defensive lines. According to the investigation, officials from one of the military units, together with civilian accomplices, organised the purchase of materials for fortifications at... 9 168 27 Previously in trend: Fortifications in Dnipropetrovsk region Embezzlement of funds for fortifications
SSU and NABU exposed management of defense plant in Dnipropetrovsk region for embezzling budget funds The SSU and NABU counterintelligence services have uncovered yet another scheme involving the embezzlement of state funds allocated for defense contracts. As a result of joint efforts, the management of a strategic defense industry enterprise in the Dnipropetrovsk region has been exposed. 2 091 12 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds
SAPO and NABU expose criminal scheme to embezzle UAH 32 million in Ukroboronprom concern Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have exposed a scheme to embezzle funds from state-owned enterprises of the Ukroboronprom concern. According to the investigation, members of the... 8 086 9 Previously in trend: seizure of funds Embezzlement of funds
Over 30 million hryvnias in fuel losses for AFU: suspicions have been raised against officials of Ministry of Defence, General Staff, and head of housing and maintenance department. PHOTOS As part of the "Dishonest Procurement" programme, law enforcement officers uncovered schemes involving the misappropriation and overpayment of fuel for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which caused the state more than 30 million hryvnias in losses. 2 532 8 Previously in trend: Fuel supply to AFU
Overpayment of 420,000 hryvnias: former Sumy RMA employee suspected of violations during repairs after shelling Law enforcement authorities have served suspicion notice on a former acting head of a department at the Sumy Regional Military Administration, who through official negligence allowed an overpayment of more than UAH 420,000 during work to handle the aftermath of shelling. 526 2 Previously in trend: Embezzlement in the restoration of destroyed houses
Scheme to embezzle over 50 million hryvnias during renovation of Trypilska TPP has been uncovered, - SSU. PHOTOS A scheme to embezzle funds intended for the restoration of the energy infrastructure of the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant has been uncovered. 5 486 45 Previously in trend: embezzlement during infrastructure restoration
In Kyiv, law enforcement officers exposed scheme to steal diesel fuel from Darnytsia locomotive depot. VIDEO+PHOTOS A group of employees of the Darnytsia locomotive depot who stole fuel from diesel locomotives has been exposed. 2 899 8 Previously in trend: Fuel theft
Embezzlement of UAH 246 million from "Dzvin" system: NABU has completed its investigation Anti-corruption authorities have completed their investigation into the case of multi-million dollar abuses during the development of the automated system of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's Operational Command Centre "DZVIN". 6 336 9 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds for Dzvin system
Embezzlement of over UAH 141 million on "green" tariff: Energy companies’ activities exposed in Zaporizhzhia region, - NABU. VIDEO NABU and SAPO exposed a scheme to embezzle over UAH 141 million in state funds intended for payments under the "green" tariff, which was implemented by energy-generating companies in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region. 3 961 22 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds
Over 47 million hryvnias for "paper" FPV drones: criminal organisation exposed in Donetsk region, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of the Specialised Prosecutor's Office for the Eastern Region, investigators from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) in Kramatorsk uncovered a criminal organisation operating within one of the military units that was embezzling budget funds allocated for... 5 272 19 Previously in trend: stealing
Current and former Lviv City Council officials suspected of embezzling UAH 4 mln in children’s camp repairs. PHOTO Former and current officials of the Lviv City Council have been notified of suspicion over the embezzlement of nearly 4 million hryvnias during the renovation of a children’s health camp. 2 442 3 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of budget funds
Eight people to stand trial over embezzlement of funds during housing restoration and shelter repairs in Kryvyi Rih. PHOTOS Eight members of a criminal organisation will be tried for embezzlement during the restoration of housing and repair of shelters in Kryvyi Rih. Among the defendants are owners and managers of private companies, as well as a city council deputy. 1 033 7
Military unit officials in Chernihiv region exposed for misappropriating 13,000 liters of fuel, SBI says. VIDEO&PHOTOS A group of military officials from one of the units in the Chernihiv region systematically stole fuel. Their illegal activities were stopped by officers of the State Bureau of Investigations, jointly with the Criminal Investigation Department of the National Police and the Security Service of... 3 466 15
In Zaporizhzhia, unit commander through whom staff members received "combat" payments to be tried. PHOTO In Zaporizhia, the head of a military unit and the head of the financial service will be tried for allowing staff officers to receive combat bonuses. 4 246 26 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector
Embezzlement of 15 million hryvnias in trade unions of large energy company exposed. VIDEO+PHOTOS Law enforcement officers have uncovered the embezzlement of 15 million hryvnias in the trade unions of one of the country's key energy companies, Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine LLC. 3 090 21 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds
15.5 million hryvnias intended for purchase of spare parts and repair of military equipment were embezzled: criminal group has been exposed, - National Police. PHOTOS In 2024, the head of a commercial enterprise organised a "victory" scheme for a company under his control in procurement for the needs of a military unit. The cost of services was unreasonably inflated. The organiser and his accomplice have been notified of suspicions. 1 477 7 Previously in trend: repair of AFU equipment stealing
140 million hryvnias in losses: NABU exposes embezzlement scheme in heating and water supply in Donetsk region cities. PHOTO Anti-corruption authorities have exposed a group led by the head of the Housing and Utilities Department of the Donetsk RMA. They embezzled 140 million hryvnias intended to provide heat and water to three settlements. 2 121 17 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine
Corruption in energy sector: back-office employee Ustymenko, involved in money laundering, taken into custody On November 12, the High Anti-Corruption Court ruled on a preventive measure for Lesia Ustymenko, suspected of involvement in a corruption scheme involving the embezzlement of funds from Energoatom. 6 728 33 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption
Embezzlement on drones: HACC sets bail of UAH 12 million and UAH 5 million for two State Special Communications officials The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed preventive measures on two officials of the State Special Communications Service, whom NABU and SAPO suspect of embezzling state funds during drone procurement for the Ukrainian military. 853 2 Previously in trend: Drone industry Drone procurement corruption
Corruption in defense sector: NABU and SAPO expose ₴90 million embezzlement on drones. VIDEO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have exposed a scheme to embezzle over ₴90 million during drone procurements for the Defense Forces. Officials of the State Service of Special Communications and Information... 7 910 37 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of budget funds Drone procurement corruption
Company’s management, which "laundered" 101 million hryvnias on purchase of timber for military, will be brought to trial. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers completed a pre-trial investigation against the former head of the Luhansk Housing and Maintenance Department and his accomplices. They misappropriated more than UAH 101 million during the procurement of fuel wood for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 771 3 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds timber embezzlement
Laundering of over 11 million hryvnias obtained from appropriation of electricity from state-owned enterprise: criminal group exposed, - National Police. PHOTOS A criminal group whose members laundered money through fictitious companies was exposed. Officials of one of these companies received multimillion-dollar funds from the end consumer of electricity, which, after partial payment to the state-owned enterprise for the electricity supplied to the... 935 1 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds
Official of military unit in Mykolaiv region stole hundreds of tons of fuel intended for AFU. State’s losses - over UAH 24 million, - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to the head of the fuel and lubricants service of a military unit in Mykolaiv region, who systematically stole fuel intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 362 18 Previously in trend: Fuel theft
MoD ’golden eggs’: NABU completes probe into embezzlement case exceeding ₴700 million. SCHEME DETAILS Anti-corruption bodies have completed the investigation into the embezzlement of state funds during the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s food procurement for the Armed Forces. 7 843 35 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds Eggs for 17 UAH each
Charitable foundation that embezzled donations to Armed Forces of Ukraine exposed: six members of criminal group detained, - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police have dismantled a large-scale scheme to embezzle charitable contributions to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which operated in the south and east of Ukraine. 3 971 10 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds Profiteering from humanitarian aid
Scheme to embezzle millions in army property purchases in Lviv region exposed, - SBI. PHOTO A former commander of a military unit in Lviv region, who is now the deputy head of the Zolochiv District Military Administration, was caught buying thousands of army beds at inflated prices. As a result, the state lost more than UAH 2.6 million. 1 621 8 Previously in trend: stealing
HACC releases developer Molchanova on UAH 100 million bail, prosecutors sought 300 million. PHOTO The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has imposed a preventive measure on developer Vladyslava Molchanova in the form of bail set at UAH 100 million. 3 670 12 Previously in trend: Land deals
At least 200 million hryvnias disappeared during construction of fortifications in Donetsk Oblast, those involved received new positions, and companies - state contracts, - Zhelezniak. VIDEO "Voice" MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak has published a new investigation into the embezzlement of money for the construction of fortifications and the security of the military. 11 222 58 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds for fortifications
Over 248 million hryvnias in damages: Prosecutors have announced suspicions in cases of abuse in defence sector. PHOTOS Over the past two weeks, prosecutors of the specialised defence prosecutor's offices of the Prosecutor General's Office have been providing procedural guidance in pre-trial investigations that have established that the state suffered hundreds of millions of hryvnias in damages. During this time,... 2 698 4 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector
Head of Defense Ministry procurement under Reznikov receives fifth charge The former head of one of the departments of the Ministry of Defense was detained for embezzling over UAH 1 billion allocated for the purchase of food for the Armed Forces of Ukraine during March-December 2022. 4 288 25 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds Procurement of products for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Deputy Defence Minister Liiev stole UAH 90 million on arms procurement - SSU’s suspicion. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and the Office of the Prosecutor General have exposed a former official of the Ministry of Defence who, together with his accomplices, embezzled more than UAH 90 million of budget funds during the purchase of anti-tank missile systems for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 8 775 36 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds
Battalion command in Odesa region embezzled nearly UAH 100 million through schemes during full-scale war, - SSU. PHOTOS The SSU Military Counterintelligence and the National Police, in cooperation with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have dismantled three defence embezzlement schemes in Odesa region. 4 893 23 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation Embezzlement of funds
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