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In recent embezzlement news, the Lebedynskyi District Court of Sumy has sentenced a military officer to 10 years for stealing night vision devices worth over UAH 4.5 million. Meanwhile, two law enforcement officers in Zaporizhzhia face trial for embezzling nearly UAH 800,000 from a deceased pensioner. In Dnipropetrovsk, the SBI detained a deputy commander for embezzling UAH 4 million worth of equipment. This wave of corruption extends beyond Ukraine, as Russian military personnel, bank employees, and even former officials are embroiled in massive fraud cases. From stolen military hardware to illicit bank activities, these incidences highlight the pervasive nature of embezzlement affecting both public and private sectors.

What was the sentence for the military officer involved in embezzlement?

The military officer was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Lebedynskyi District Court of Sumy Region for stealing night vision devices worth over UAH 4.5 million. This severe penalty reflects the gravity of the crime and the impact of such theft on national security.

Which law enforcement officials were involved in theft in Zaporizhzhia?

Two law enforcement officers in Zaporizhzhia are undergoing trial for embezzling nearly UAH 800,000 from a deceased pensioner. They reportedly took advantage during investigative actions, a betrayal of trust that has significant legal consequences.

How has embezzlement affected the military sector in Dnipropetrovsk?

In Dnipropetrovsk, a deputy commander was detained by SBI for misappropriating night vision devices worth around UAH 4 million. This incident underscores ongoing issues of accountability and corruption within military ranks, affecting operational capabilities.

What significant embezzlement case involves Russian and North Korean soldiers?

A Russian soldier set up a tripwire trap to protect his belongings from theft by North Korean comrades. This unusual embezzlement case reflects the tension and mistrust within coalition forces, highlighting challenges faced during joint military operations.

What actions have been taken against bank employees involved in fraud in the Lviv region?

In the Lviv region, police and SSU exposed bank employees who accessed customer accounts illegally, misappropriating funds resulting in over UAH 5 million in losses. This highlights systemic vulnerabilities in banking security that are being actively investigated.

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Based on materials from State Bureau of Investigation, military serviceman who embezzled equipment worth over 4.5 million hryvnias will be brought to trial Military officer sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing night vision devices worth 4.5 million hryvnias, - SBI. PHOTO The Lebedynskyi District Court of Sumy Region sentenced a serviceman who misappropriated equipment worth over UAH 4.5 million intended for an assault company to 10 years in prison. 4 220 25 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Surviving occupier beating store employee with prosthetic limb In St. Petersburg, one-legged "veteran of SMO" beat store employee with his prosthetic leg after failed attempt to steal can of beer. VIDEO In St. Petersburg, Russia, a one-legged "veteran of SMO" beat a store employee with a prosthesis who was trying to prevent the theft of a can of beer. 16 055 46

Russian man sets up tripwire against North Korean soldiers Russian soldier has set up tripwire at entrance to dugout to protect himself from his North Korean comrades-in-arms: "They walk here at night, f#ck. They steal belongings. Narrow-eyed". VIDEO A Russian soldier has set up a tripwire at the entrance to his dugout to protect himself from North Korean accomplices. 14 462 27 Previously in trend: DPRK forces Cooperation between the DPRK and Russia

Law enforcement officers who stole money from deceased pensioner will be tried Two law enforcement officers who stole almost UAH 800 thousand from deceased pensioner will be tried in Zaporizhzhia. PHOTOS Two law enforcement officers who stole over UAH 799,000 from a deceased lonely pensioner during investigative actions will be brought to court in Zaporizhzhia. The indictment has now been sent to court. 4 379 34

Deputy commander stole night vision devices Deputy commander of military unit in Dnipropetrovsk region misappropriated night vision devices worth UAH 4 million - SBI. PHOTOS In Dnipropetrovsk region, SBI officers detained a deputy commander of a military unit who stole night vision devices worth almost UAH 4 million. 7 053 29

Bankers who stole customers’ funds exposed in Lviv region Losses of more than UAH 5 million: in Lviv region, bankers who stole customers’ funds by re-issuing cards are exposed - National Police. PHOTOS In Lviv region, the police and the SSU exposed an organised criminal group of employees of a bank who illegally accessed customer accounts and misappropriated their funds. 3 381 9

Case on robbery of farmers by Russian military in Kharkiv region sent to court Farmers’ property and crops worth more than UAH 117 million looted in Kharkiv region: indictment sent to court against five Russian military - National Police. PHOTOS An indictment was submitted to the court against five Russian military personnel from the 101st rifle regiment of the so-called "LPR" and two civilians from Kupiansk district and Belgorod region, who are accused of a series of robberies during the occupation of Kharkiv region in 2022. 967 0

Чоловік у Києві вкрав РЕБ із авто військового He stole EW from military vehicle: police detained 40-year-old man in Kyiv. PHOTOS In Kyiv, a man robbed a military man's car, stealing EW, tactical equipment and other items. 4 903 13

Справа прокурора Віннікова: У взятті під варто відмовлено Prosecutor Vinnikov, suspected of stealing more than UAH 4 million seized during search, will not be held in custody - decision of Court of Appeal. PHOTOS The Kyiv Court of Appeal has ruled not to change the measure of restraint in the form of a personal commitment for prosecutor Volodymyr Vinnikov, who is suspected of embezzling over UAH 4 million seized during a search of businessman Oleksandr Mikhnovets' home. 3 183 14

У Бурятії обікрали російського окупанта "They even stole toilet": Russian occupier who returned from Ukraine was robbed in Buryatia. VIDEO Alexander Suvorov, a Russian occupier from Ulan-Ude, when he came home from the war in Ukraine on vacation, found that he had been robbed. 13 174 71 World

злодій Plane crash in Brovary: Resident of Kyiv region, who appropriated phone and bank card of deceased crew member, is suspected. PHOTOS A resident of Kyiv region is suspected of taking possession of a bank card of the deceased crew member of the plane crash in Brovary. Under the procedural supervision of the Brovary District Prosecutor’s Office, the man was served a notice of suspicion of theft and misappropriation of an official document (Part 4 Article 185, Part 1 Article 357 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 6 397 27 Incidents

археологія,скарби 110,000 archaeological finds from Ukraine are stored in two Russian museums - it is impossible to return them. PHOTO The online collections of the Hermitage and the State Historical Museum of Russia contain at least 110,000 archaeological finds that were taken from the territory of modern Ukraine in different historical periods. Among them, at least 5% are gold exhibits - more than 5,000 archaeological finds. 6 734 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

росія Russians are looting houses and shops of their compatriots in Shebekino. VIDEO While the Russians are fleeing Shebekino, the locals seize the moment and loot from their own homes. 30 860 118 Previously in trend: War

дбр Scheme of large-scale embezzlement of food for military was blocked, - SBI. PHOTOS SBI employees, together with the National Police of Dnipropetrovsk Region and the Department of Military Counterintelligence of the SSU, exposed an organized group that appropriated and resold food products intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 56 050 150 Previously in trend: War

гостомель,бенксі Banksy’s graffiti in Hostomel was stolen along with piece of wall. Thieves were arrested. PHOTO "Young well-to-do people" carved a piece of the wall in Hostomel along with the graffiti of the world-famous street artist Banksy. 16 484 29 Incidents

ткаченко,олександр Kherson witnessed largest theft of cultural property since World War II, - Tkachenko In Kherson, Russian invaders committed largest theft of cultural property since WWII. 5 752 57 Previously in trend: War

метал Russia will try to pass metal stolen in Ukraine as its own, - Federation of Metallurgists Russia steals metal products from the occupied territories of Ukraine, and then passes them off as products of its own production and tries to sell them. It is not known how much metal was stolen, but hundreds of millions of products were stored in warehouses in Mariupol. 800 5 Previously in trend: War

зерно Lebanon confirmed that on Syrian ship was stolen Ukrainian grain - embassy The Syrian ship "Laodicea" is carrying barley and flour stolen in Ukraine. Lebanon is going to extend the arrest of the ship. 10 497 35 War in Ukraine

порт,маріуполь By robbing Ukraine, Russia violates three articles of international law - ISPR The cynical looting of Ukrainian products by Russia in the occupied territories violates three articles of the Geneva Convention at once. However, the possibility of bringing the aggressor to justice remains: a group of American officials and analysts of the ISPR, which is engaged in documenting Russian robberies on our territory, is working out legal mechanisms that will allow Ukraine to receive as reparations the frozen assets of the Russian Federation in the United States. 2 040 11 War in Ukraine

зерно Russia is looting Ukraine using same criminal schemes as in Chechnya - ISRP Russia loots and takes away grain and rolled metal from the occupied territories of Ukraine. 4 021 10 Previously in trend: War Russian agression

зерно,маріуполь RussiaTheftWatch resource has been created with data on facts of theft of Ukrainian products The Americans launched the RussiaTheftWatch project, which collects facts about the theft of Ukrainian products by Russia. 1 421 0 Economics

зерно Russians are preparing to export stolen Ukrainian grain from Melitopol, - Zaporizhzhia RMA The Russian occupiers are clearing the waters of the port of Berdyansk and are preparing to remove the stolen grain from Ukrainian fields. 1 441 17 War in Ukraine

зеленський "Greater Russia" steals surviving trolleybuses in Mariupol, - Zelenskyi Russia is actively using the territory it has managed to occupy. 6 666 33 Previously in trend: War

зерно,ржд If month ago Russians exported grain from Zaporizhia region by cars, now - by trains, - mayor of Melitopol Fedorov The Russian occupiers are transporting grain from the Zaporizhia region to the Crimea by train. They also steal new crops, including with the help of ships. 2 891 34 Previously in trend: War

судно,сірія Britain has called for investigation into Russia's theft of Ukrainian grain London is calling for an investigation into the theft of grain in the occupied territories of Ukraine. In particular, we are talking about such cases in the Kherson region. 2 486 11 War in Ukraine

зерно,порт Next ship of Russian Federation with stolen grain in Ukraine arrived to Syria, - mass media New satellite images show that a Russian cargo ship with grain allegedly stolen from Ukrainian farms has arrived in Syria. 6 686 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

сбу,перехоплення "While he was praying, he cut PM, f#ck! They jumped in wheelbarrow and f#ck off," racist complains that Kadyrov man stole gun from him.. AUDIO Kadyrovites stole a gun from the Russian military. Now the occupier is given 2 days to find him. 11 381 19 Previously in trend: War

ARMA management suspected of embezzling more than $400,000, motion for dismissal prepared – SBI. VIDEO&PHOTOS ARMA management suspected of embezzling more than $400,000, motion for dismissal prepared – SBI. VIDEO&PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) of and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) revealed the fact of abuse by the leadership of the National Agency for the detection, search and management of assets received from corruption and other crimes (ARMA) and reported suspicion of misappropriation of funds to the leadership of ARMA and two lawyers. 9 421 17 Ukrainian Politics

SBU detains ex-deputy economy minister on suspicion of high treason. PHOTOS SBU detains ex-deputy economy minister on suspicion of high treason. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a former deputy economy minister who is suspected of high treason by causing large-scale damage to the country's defense capability. 31 095 207 Ukrainian Politics

NABU detained Ex National Guard commander Allerov NABU detained Ex National Guard commander Allerov Employees of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), under procedural control of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, have detained former Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Yurii Allerov. 28 611 107 Incidents

SBI serves Veteran Affairs ex-head with suspicion of involvement in theft of UAH 22 Million. PHOTOS SBI serves Veteran Affairs ex-head with suspicion of involvement in theft of UAH 22 Million. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has served former head of the State Service for the Affairs of War Veterans and Participants in the Antiterrorist Operation, with notification of suspicion of involvement in the theft of UAH 22 million ($819 648). 11 368 62 Incidents

Poroshenko: I guarantee zero tolerance for corruption Poroshenko: I guarantee zero tolerance for corruption President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said that more than a dozen cases related to Ukroboronprom were open. 12 304 383 Previously in trend: Hladkovskyi defense corruption scandal

Police expose alleged large-scale fraud involving sale of 200 stolen military vehicles. PHOTOS Police expose alleged large-scale fraud involving sale of 200 stolen military vehicles. PHOTOS While investigating the cause of damage inflicted to the main oil pipeline in the Novohrad-Volynskyi district of the Zhytomyr region, the law enforcement officers found alleged evidence of corrupt practice involving misappropriation of military hardware. Police seized almost 200 vehicles ready for sale. 30 928 142 Incidents

Probe into bringing Privatbank to insolvency: PGO files charges against UK-based firm screening bank for corruption before its nationalization. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Probe into bringing Privatbank to insolvency: PGO files charges against UK-based firm screening bank for corruption before its nationalization. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Ukraine’s Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has launched a probe into possible collusion of employees of Privatbank, Ukraine’s National Bank, and Kroll Associates U.K. Limited, a U.K.-based investigative firm involved in anti-corruption campaign in Privatbank before its nationalization. 12 257 43 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

луценко ато хищения Two Volyn Regional Administration officials charged with embezzling funds for defense line construction, prosecutor general says. PHOTOS Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko disclosed details of case filed against officials of the Volyn Regional State Administration suspected of embezzlement of public funds allocated for construction of the second defense line at the forefront. 9 820 27 Previously in trend: Budget Siphoning

наркотики Deputy mayor of Vyshhorod caught drug dealing, - SBU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed deputy mayor of Vyshhorod, the Kyiv region, of illegal storage and dealing of drugs. The official is also suspected of state funds embezzlement. 39 999 67 Incidents

растрата Prosecutors ask to arrest former director of state enterprise, detained on Russia border The prosecutor's office is asking the court to arrest former director of Informatsiini Sudovi Systemy SE Leonid Bohanov, who was arrested the day before as he attempted to cross Ukraine-Russia border. 36 111 15 Incidents

набу Suspects in Wall project embezzlement served indictments, - NABU On Aug. 9, prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) and detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) served indictments to seven persons detained a day before as suspects in criminal investigation into embezzling funds for the Wall project, aimed at enhancing Ukraine-Russia border and in the Donbas and Crimea areas. 13 233 30 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

стена Names of seven people detained for embezzlement in Wall project made public Prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office will serve indictments to persons that were detained as suspects of embezzling funds of the Wall project, aimed at enhancing Ukraine-Russia border. 52 592 105 Ukrainian Politics

янукович Yanukovych stole equivalent of Ukraine's state budget as president, - prosecutor's office The Prosecutor General's Office claims some $40 billion of public funds was stolen by Ukraine's former President Viktor Yanukovych. 50 998 376 Ukrainian Politics

взятка Kyiv’s Darnytsia district acting head apprehended under embezzlement charges Acting Chairman of Kyiv’s Darnytsia District State Administration Vasyl Lozovyi was detained on suspicion of embezzling 2.6 million hryvnia (about $100,000). 24 497 36 Incidents

сбу киевавтодор SBU reveals millions stolen by Kyiv road company, seizes 4M of undeclared cash. PHOTOS Security Service (SBU) and Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) agents have exposed officials of the municipal road company Kyivavtodor as involved in the theft of hundreds of millions of hryvnia. Four million hryvnia ($147,469) of undeclared funds was found during a search of the company's office. 33 558 51 Ukrainian Politics

Сase of embezzlement of 600 million hryvnias by NBU officials was taken to court by SBU The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) took the embezzlement case of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) officials to the Holosiivskyi District Court of Kyiv. 11 334 23 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Case of ex-Defense Minister Yezhel charged with large-scale embezzlement referred to court, - Prosecutor General Lutsenko Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko says the case against ex-Minister of Defense of Ukraine Mykhailo Yezhel, who is charged with embezzlement of 43 million hryvnia, has been referred to court. 7 265 15 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko

пинчук лукаш акимова тимошенок арбузова "Lukash is suspected of misappropriation of 2.5 million hryvnia", - Horbatiuk Special Investigations Department Head Serhii Horbatiuk commented on the case of the former Justice Minister Olena Lukash. 36 565 96 Ukrainian Politics

укрспирт State enterprise top official apprehended on suspicion of embezzlement of $750M of state funds, - Lutsenko Law enforcers apprehended former chief accountant of "Ukrspyrt” State Enterprise Roman Voloshchuk. 19 598 51 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Occupants steal military and civilian property in Donbas, - Defense Intelligence Russian occupants regularly ransack military and communal property in the Donbas. 17 638 72 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Yanukovych siphoned off 2 billion hryvnia monthly from Dnipropetrovsk region, - Deputy Prosecutor General Yenin During his tenure, fugitive President Yanukovych organized a network of criminal rings all over the country to embezzle funds through corrupt practices. 25 471 61 Incidents

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