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Ukrainian authorities on Saturday uncovered a massive corruption scheme linked to military procurement, involving several politicians who received bribes. The scheme involved awarding contracts at inflated prices.
Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Agencies Uncover Drone Procurement Graft Scheme
Ukrainian agencies uncover graft scheme in drone procurement
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies said they had uncovered a major graft scheme involving inflated military procurement contracts, just two days after Ukraine’s parliament voted to restore the agencies’ independence. Read more...
The revelation of the affair comes after Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law restoring the independence of government institutions to fight corruption.
The corruption scandal in Ukraine involves, for example, purchases of drones and jamming systems. The accusations concern a member of parliament, a dismissed governor and other important figures.
In a blunt blow against corruption, Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have uncovered a major bribery plot in the process of acquiring drones and electronic war equipment for the army, just 48 hours after parliament restored the independence of these bodies after massive citizen protests. The scandal occurs at a particularly sensitive time for Ukraine. The independence of the National Anti-Corruption Office (NABU) as the Specialized Anti-Corrupt…
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