Enriched by purchases for the military: Two Odessa City Council officials under suspicion.

Odessa officials abused budget funds for military procurement

A scheme of embezzling budget funds allocated for Ukrainian military procurement was uncovered among officials of the Odessa City Council. This was reported by the press service of the Odessa Regional Prosecutor's Office.

The investigation established that the head of one of the departments of the Odessa City Council and his deputy embezzled funds intended for the implementation of the program for providing technical means and volunteer formations of Odessa. According to the requests of military units, they purchased tactical clothing and armor plates from enterprises, but at twice the market price. Thus, an extra 3.9 million UAH was paid from the local budget.

The court has chosen preventive measures for the suspects in the form of detention with the right to bail. Also, as part of the investigation, law enforcement officers are checking the legality of the actions of the supplier enterprises.

Recall that the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has begun the process of changing the leadership and reorganizing the Main Directorate for Development and Support of Material Supply of the AFU.

In addition, the Department of Procurement Policy of the Ministry of Defense initiated the creation of a collegial body on the organization of the development of material support for the AFU, which will review previously adopted technical documentation and ensure the adoption of new ones in accordance with NATO standards and practices.

The Ministry emphasizes its commitment to ensuring integrity in the management of resources and logistical support for the military.