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"Grain scheme": ex-leadership of state enterprises caught on massive funds embezzlement

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have exposed nine persons who embezzled UAH 157 million belonging to state-owned grain companies. On Dec. 10, 2021, they were notified of suspicion of committing crimes under Part 5 Art. 191 and Part 2 Art. 364 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

“Kyivzelenbud” case: new suspects

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have discovered new facts related to the embezzlement of funds of the municipal association "Kyivzelenbud". On Dec. 10, 2021, three persons, including the former acting Head of the Department of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Kyiv City Council, were served suspicion notices, while seven previous suspicion notices were updated in the light of new evidence. Thus, the total number of persons allegedly involved in the commission of a corruption offense increased up to 10, and the total damage to “Kyivzelenbud” - up to UAH 115.19 million.

"Ukrtelefilm" case: new suspects

On Dec. 8-9, 2021, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) notified four persons of suspicion of causing over UAH 67.73 million in damages to the state enterprise "Ukrtelefilm" (the Ukrainian Television Film Studio).