In Kirovohrad Region, Massive Corruption Uncovered, Causing Over 80 Million Hryvnias in Damages
Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in the Kirovohrad region continue to investigate extensive corruption schemes and abuses, which have resulted in damage to the state and the environment exceeding 80 million hryvnias.
Over the past day, the Office of the Attorney General announced suspicion for 18 officials, deputies, businessmen, and contractors involved in these corrupt activities.
Among the suspects is a director of a private enterprise who illegally extracted mineral resources in violation of licenses, leading to environmental damage estimated at over 43 million hryvnias.
Additionally, illegal logging activities damaged forests worth approximately 5 million hryvnias.
Officials also embezzled state funds through mismanagement of road repairs and municipal projects, causing losses exceeding 3 million hryvnias.
Law enforcement identified financial fraud in the energy and housing sectors, including fake documents for green tariffs, illegal salary payments, and procurement at inflated prices.
Investigations also revealed asset misappropriations and undeclared property.
Authorities have prepared numerous motions for the seizure of assets and detention of suspects.
Currently, investigative actions are ongoing to establish all circumstances of these crimes, aiming for just punishment and recovery of inflicted damages.