Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe
Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe
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Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/33904654
A Ukrainian MP and other officials have been arrested after the country's anti-corruption agencies uncovered what they call a large-scale bribery scheme in the purchase of drones and electronic warfare systems.
In a statement on X, President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Ukrainian MP, heads of district and city administrations and several National Guard service members had been exposed for their involvement, which involved state contracts with suppliers being signed at prices inflated by up to 30%.
At first I wanted to get this anti corruption agency over here. But then I remembered that it only got active after it had been disbanded and reassembled.
I am pretty sure they werent just making this case in two days.
I cannot help but wonder if the agency was attacked because of uncovering bribery in military procurement, possibly with the pressure of an ally to Ukraine, who got wind of the case.