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Stealing scandals in Ukraine have sparked public outrage as key sectors, including the military, face significant financial losses. Investigations reveal embezzlement schemes targeting budget funds meant for defense and public services. Alarmingly, millions of hryvnias have been misappropriated through inflated contracts, fraudulent procurements, and corrupt officials. The recent exposure of embezzlement in the Lviv region highlights the ongoing challenge in safeguarding public resources. With over UAH 1 billion allegedly stolen for military food supplies, the government intensifies efforts to curb such corruption. Public trust and the economy are at stake, as these incidents pose severe threats to Ukraine's national security and the welfare of its citizens. Stay informed on these developments as authorities tackle these critical issues.

What are the implications of embezzlement in Ukraine's defense sector?

Embezzlement in Ukraine's defense sector undermines national security, diverts essential resources from the military, and erodes public trust in defense institutions. It jeopardizes military readiness and affects the economy by fostering a culture of corruption.

How does embezzlement affect the Ukrainian economy?

Embezzlement drains public resources, leading to inefficient spending and a lack of investment in critical areas. This economic impact hampers development, inflates public debt, and diminishes trust in governmental financial management.

What measures is Ukraine taking to combat embezzlement?

Ukraine is enhancing legal frameworks, empowering anti-corruption agencies, and increasing transparency in governmental procedures. These efforts aim to prevent embezzlement, ensure accountability, and restore public confidence in governance.

How prevalent is the issue of stealing within Ukraine's public sector?

Stealing within Ukraine's public sector is notably prevalent, particularly in procurement and defense. High-profile cases, such as inflated contracts and financial misappropriations, reveal systemic issues, prompting national and international attention.

What role do international partnerships play in addressing corruption in Ukraine?

International partnerships offer support through advisory services, funding for anti-corruption initiatives, and promoting best practices. These collaborations bolster Ukraine's efforts to strengthen institutional integrity and effective governance.

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fuel theft 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. 2 177 18 Previously in trend: Fuel theft

Charitable foundation exposed for embezzling donations to the Armed Forces 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. 3 620 10 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds Profiteering from humanitarian aid

Embezzlement in the procurement of army property in Lviv region 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. 1 323 7 Previously in trend: stealing

Suspicions of abuse in the field of defence 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, prosecutors served notices of suspicion to 16 military officials and sent indictments against 12 people to court. 2 599 4 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector

SSU exposes embezzlement of 90 million hryvnias in the purchase of anti-tank missile systems 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. 8 494 36 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds

SSU exposes battalion command in Odesa region for embezzlement 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. 4 670 23 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation Embezzlement of funds

Embezzlement in the reconstruction of a water pipeline to Kryvyi Rih Over UAH 240 million embezzled during reconstruction of water pipeline to Kryvyi Rih: five individuals charged. PHOTOS Five members of a group have been charged with embezzling state funds allocated for the construction of a water pipeline following the sabotage of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant. 4 535 34 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds

forest fraud scheme exposed in Volyn region Large-scale timber theft scheme exposed in Volyn region: organiser commited suicide. PHOTOS The members of the criminal organisation illegally cut down trees worth over UAH 6.4 million in the forest land of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine". As it turned out, six forestry employees were involved in the embezzlement scheme. 4 678 17

Embezzlement of UAH 60 million from Kyiv City State Administration Scheme of embezzlement of almost UAH 60 million allocated for social assistance to seriously ill exposed in Kyiv City State Administration - SSU. PHOTOS Another criminal scheme was exposed in the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA), where the offenders embezzled almost UAH 60 million intended for palliative care for seriously ill patients. 4 626 37 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of UAH 60 million from Kyiv City State Administration

Embezzlement of funds from Kyiv city budget exposed Overpaid contractors by more than UAH 5.3 million: Kyivzelenbud employees exposed for embezzling funds from Kyiv’s city budget – National Police. PHOTOS The Kyiv Police together with the Prosecutor's Office uncovered a scheme of embezzlement of budget funds organised by employees of Kyivzelenbud. 798 6 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds

Theft of fuel from a military unit SBI uncovers large-scale fuel theft scheme in military unit in Donetsk region. PHOTO SBI officers detained and served suspicion notices to three officers of a military unit in the Donetsk region who were stealing fuel. 11 340 12

Embezzlement of UAH 6 million in procurement Embezzlement of UAH 6 million on procurement of ambulance parts: SSU and National Police uncover Kyiv City State Administration official and his accomplices. PHOTOS The SSU jointly with the National Police uncovered a large-scale corruption scheme organised by an official of the Kyiv City State Administration. 2 085 12

SSU to try contractor for misappropriation of UAH 1.6 million in Zhytomyr region SSU uncovers contractor on embezzlement of UAH 1.6 million during restoration of lyceum in Zhytomyr region. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine has completed the pre-trial investigation of the case against the head of a contractor company accused of misappropriating budget funds allocated for the restoration of social infrastructure in the Zhytomyr region. 1 079 15 Previously in trend: War

Lviv region: SBI exposes offenders who stole fuel from military unit They were taking and selling fuel from military unit: Organiser and 4 accomplices detained in Lviv region - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation uncovered a large-scale fuel theft scheme at a military unit in Lviv region. The criminals took at least 20 tonnes of fuel from the territory of the unit every month. 3 343 11

Embezzlement in the procurement of clothing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine Fraud for $10 million in procurement of uniforms for AFU: Former Defense Ministry advisor and People’s Deputy suspected. VIDEO&PHOTOS A scheme to embezzle more than $10 million for the purchase of military uniforms for the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been exposed. A former advisor to the Ministry of Defence, a former People`s Deputy and his son are suspected of the fraud. 8 441 30

Дніпро, посадовець, розтрата He procured Starlink at inflated price: official in Dnipro is suspected of embezzling UAH 1.8 million of budget funds. PHOTO An official of a Dnipro city council utility company is suspected of purchasing Starlink for schools at inflated prices. 2 723 21

Нова підозра керівнику оборонного ДП за розкрадання 36 млн грн. They embezzled UAH 36 million for equipment for SU-27: New suspicion is served on former head of defense company and his accomplices. PHOTOS The SSU CI jointly with the BES and in cooperation with the management of JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry" uncovered new episodes of misappropriation of budget funds for the purchase of spare parts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine combat aircraft - Su-27 and Mig-29. 4 407 10

Заволодіння 12 млн грн на закупівлі динамічного захисту для танків Embezzlement of UAH 12 million for purchase of dynamic protection for AFU tanks: organized group exposed in Kyiv. PHOTOS The SSU and the NABU have collected evidence against the organisers of another scheme to misappropriate funds from Ukraine's defence budget. It is a case of embezzlement from the Ministry of Defence's state order for dynamic protection for tanks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in March 2022. 4 633 17

28 осіб заволоділи понад 1,5 млрд грн, виділеними на потреби оборони Over UAH 1.5 billion allocated for defense needs were misappropriated - 28 officials exposed across Ukraine. PHOTOS As a result of the investigation, 28 people were notified of suspicion. These include employees of the Ministry of Defence, military units, TCRs and SSs, RMAs and city councils across Ukraine. 7 452 21 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

СБУ та НАБУ викрили очільника Департаменту Укренерго на розкраданні бюджетних коштів Head of Security Department of Ukrenergo is exposed on embezzlement of over UAH 10 million during purchase of bulletproof vests at inflated price - SSU and NABU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and the NABU exposed the head of one of the departments of the state-owned enterprise Ukrenergo for corruption, who in the spring of 2022 organized the purchase of bulletproof vests for the company's employees at an artificially high cost. 4 182 40

прокуратура In Dnipropetrovsk region, group of people was served notice of suspicion of embezzlement of over UAH 5 million from shelters for schoolchildren. PHOTOS The acting head of the education department of one of the regional city councils and her accomplice are suspected of embezzling UAH 5.4 million from shelters for schoolchildren. 2 360 9 Incidents

Засідання суду з обрання запобіжного заходу Тоомасу Нахкуру Anti-Corruption Court releases suspended head of Defense Ministry procurement department Nakhkur on own recognizance. PHOTO HACC investigating judge Kateryna Sikora imposed a preventive measure in the form of a personal commitment on the suspended acting director of the Department of Military and Technical Policy for the Development of Arms and Military Equipment of the Ministry of Defence, Toomas Nakhkur. 7 857 35 Previously in trend: War

дбр Fuel was stolen at the Yavoriv training ground: three soldiers sentenced to 5 years in prison. PHOTOS Three soldiers who stole diesel fuel from a military unit at the Yavoriv training ground were sentenced to 5 years in prison. 5 355 23 Incidents

сбу,вознесенськ SSU detains Voznesensk vice mayor Zhukov on suspicion of embezzlement of budget funds in defense procurement. PHOTOS Security Service of Ukraine served a notice of suspicion to deputy mayor of Voznesensk, Mykolaiv region, and three of his accomplices under Part 5 of Article 191 of Criminal Code (misappropriation, embezzlement or seizure of property through abuse of office, committed on a large scale). 4 025 17 Photo News

сбу SSU exposed scheme of illegal privatization of state property worth UAH 25 billion, in which deputy head of Federation of Trade Unions was involved. PHOTOS Cyber specialists of the Security Service of Ukraine have documented a large-scale scheme of misappropriation of state institutions of the sanatorium-resort sector of Ukraine. 8 031 35 Incidents