An organised group of four people was served a notice of suspicion in the case of embezzlement of UAH 5.6 million of budget funds allocated for the purchase of electronic warfare equipment for the military.
Exposing an embezzlement scheme
On 17 April, under the procedural supervision of the Specialised Defence Prosecutor's Office in the Eastern Region, four people were served with a notice of suspicion of embezzlement of budget funds. According to the investigation, the group organised the misappropriation of UAH 5.6 million intended for the military.
The scheme was based on forged letters on behalf of military units requesting the purchase of electronic warfare (EW) equipment. The funds were allocated to a utility company that entered into contracts with controlled companies.
Fictitious procurement and documents
In fact, no equipment was purchased or delivered. As a cover, fictitious documents were drawn up to execute the contracts.
The money was transferred to the accounts of controlled companies, cashed out and distributed among the participants in the scheme.
Suspects and qualification of actions
The group consisted of a private entrepreneur, a director of a utility company, a lawyer and a company manager. During the searches, equipment and financial documents were seized.
The actions of the suspects are classified under Part 2, 3, 5 of Article 27, Part 5 of Article 191 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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