In Kherson region, law enforcement officers exposed a large -scale corruption scheme in the military unit: the commanders demanded monthly "contributions" in exchange for fictitious combat payments. The detention was conducted by the staff of the State Bureau of Investigation together with the National Police Strategic Investigation Department.
According to the DBR, a platoon commander and the head of the vehicle were in the center of the scam. According to the investigation, they organized a conspiracy in which they offered servicemen to issue "combat" payments - that is, a monetary reward for participating in hostilities - despite the fact that they were never in the forefront.
Up to 30 thousand hryvnias were taken monthly for such a service. The money was received in cash, on bank cards. At least 12 people participated in the scheme. The total fraudulent income during 2024 reached almost one and a half million hryvnias.
The attackers have already been declared suspected of obtaining undue benefit. The Article of the Criminal Code, which they are charged, provides for up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property. The issue of choosing a preventive measure is currently being resolved.
This is another resonant case of corruption in the ranks of the army, which once again proves: war is not for all front. Some continue to earn even in someone else's blood.
