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254 millions of hryvnias on drone purchases for the Armed Forces: NABU completed investigation into State Special Communications officials and three entrepreneurs
NABU and the SAP have completed the investigation into the alleged embezzlement of 254 million UAH during the purchase of 5100 unmanned aerial vehicles for the Defense Forces in 2023. According to the investigation, the equipment was purchased at inflated prices, and competition during the tenders may have been simulated by interconnected companies.
Among the suspects are the head of the Department of Support at State Special Communications, Volodymyr Mokrenko, service official Vadym Borsuk, and entrepreneurs Yurii Volian, Serhii Horbatiuk, and Liubomyr Kozhushko.
According to the investigation, DJI and Autel drones were purchased through 3 affiliated companies at prices inflated by 60–90%. At the same time, the controlled firms allegedly created the appearance of competition during the procurement process.
Law enforcement also believe that part of the received funds were moved abroad. As part of the investigation, more than 4 million dollars were seized in foreign accounts and 17 million UAH in Ukraine.
The completion of the investigation means the prosecution has prepared materials for the further consideration of the case. At the same time, the described circumstances represent the investigation’s version, and the guilt of the suspects must be established by a court.
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