10 million in the shadows: Zaporizhia officials suspected of large-scale abuses

Zaporizhzhia region has once again found itself at the center of a high-profile corruption scandal. The prosecutor's office reported a series of abuses among city council officials, heads of utility companies, and even local mayors. The schemes ranged from inflated energy prices to fictitious repairs and dubious purchases for educational institutions.

The biggest mark in the case was left by a high-ranking city council official who “dissolved” over eight million hryvnias in budget tenders during the purchase of uninterruptible power supply systems for schools. His colleagues did not lag behind: negligence in construction work allowed contractors to overstate the volume and cost, and heads of utility structures signed contracts at knowingly inflated prices.

The total amount of losses for the state and communities exceeded 10.6 million hryvnias. All these facts are confirmed by the materials of criminal proceedings opened under articles of embezzlement of property, abuse of power, official negligence, and abuse of influence.

Law enforcement officers emphasize that the scale of what was uncovered indicates not isolated violations, but a systematic scheme. The investigation is ongoing, and now everyone who could have been involved in the embezzlement of budget funds is under investigation.

spot_imgspot_imgspot_imgspot_img

popular

Share this post:

More like this
HERE

Ukrainian ports set a record for container turnover in 8 months

In January-August 2025, Ukrainian seaports processed 134...

The fighting at the front continues.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces stopped massive army assaults in a day...

In Kharkiv, a CCC officer is suspected of manipulating the Oberig system

To the deputy head of one of the district territorial procurement centers and...

EU plans to increase quotas for Ukrainian agricultural products

The EU Council plans to adopt a decision on the revision of...

Kyiv police dismantle cannabis plantation and drug laboratory

In the Kyiv region, law enforcement officers exposed a criminal group that...

Zelensky and Aliyev agreed to continue energy partnership

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham...

Scientists warn: invisible cosmic bodies may approach Earth

Asteroids crossing Earth's orbit have long been recognized as one of...

Iryna Kudashova told why she broke up with her older boyfriend

Actress Irina Kudashova shared details of her life off-screen....