UAH 16 million intended for drones for the army stolen in Sumy region
The Prosecutor General's Office has served a notice of suspicion eight people, involved in the misappropriation of over UAH 15.6 million, which were intended for the purchase of drones for the Ukrainian army.
The investigation established that active military personnel Organised a group of local community officials Sumy district and controlled entrepreneurs. They are Forged documents on behalf of a military unit about the alleged purchase of quadcopters.
On the basis of fictitious agreements, funds were withdrawn from the accounts of four communities, and drones the army never received.
The suspects face up to 12 years in prison
According to the prosecutor's office, the suspects are charged with misappropriation of funds in particularly large amounts, forgery of documents and money laundering, The company is also a major player in the market for the sale of criminally obtained assets.
The sanction of the articles provides for imprisonment for a term of seven to twelve years with confiscation of property and a ban on holding office for up to three years.
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