403
Sorry!!
Error! We're sorry, but the page you were looking for doesn't exist.
Ukrainian Generals Revealed to be Tied to Multi-Million Dollar Army Corruption Case
(MENAFN) Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities have revealed findings from a major investigation implicating former senior military officials, including two generals, in a multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme.
The probe centers on a 2016 Defense Ministry contract for the Dzvin-AS troop command-and-control system, awarded to a private company with no prior software development experience. Over four years, project specifications were revised 13 times, inflating costs by $7 million. The system only entered service in 2022.
On Friday, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) confirmed that the investigation has reached the legal disclosure stage, a precursor to formal indictments.
Authorities allege the scheme involved a deputy head of the Ukrainian General Staff, a deputy commander of Communications Troops, the head of the General Staff’s automation department, and a businessman whose company developed Dzvin-AS. Investigators say delays and cost overruns allowed the group to siphon $5.7 million from the project.
Concerns about Dzvin-AS first appeared in 2021 after a 2020 contract audit. In December 2022, despite ongoing issues and the escalating conflict with Russia, then-Defense Minister Aleksey Reznikov ordered its deployment. NABU reported in 2024 that the ministry considered expanding the system rather than correcting its deficiencies.
Reznikov resigned in 2023 amid a separate scandal over inflated food procurement contracts but faced no charges. NABU described both cases as central to its efforts against military corruption.
The probe centers on a 2016 Defense Ministry contract for the Dzvin-AS troop command-and-control system, awarded to a private company with no prior software development experience. Over four years, project specifications were revised 13 times, inflating costs by $7 million. The system only entered service in 2022.
On Friday, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) confirmed that the investigation has reached the legal disclosure stage, a precursor to formal indictments.
Authorities allege the scheme involved a deputy head of the Ukrainian General Staff, a deputy commander of Communications Troops, the head of the General Staff’s automation department, and a businessman whose company developed Dzvin-AS. Investigators say delays and cost overruns allowed the group to siphon $5.7 million from the project.
Concerns about Dzvin-AS first appeared in 2021 after a 2020 contract audit. In December 2022, despite ongoing issues and the escalating conflict with Russia, then-Defense Minister Aleksey Reznikov ordered its deployment. NABU reported in 2024 that the ministry considered expanding the system rather than correcting its deficiencies.
Reznikov resigned in 2023 amid a separate scandal over inflated food procurement contracts but faced no charges. NABU described both cases as central to its efforts against military corruption.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Most popular stories
Market Research
More Story
Comments
No comment