Fake "combat" payments to accountants - 11 new suspicions in the case of multi-million losses
Kyiv • UNN
Prosecutors notified 11 individuals of suspicion for illegally accruing additional payments to accountants of a military unit. They falsely indicated participation in combat operations on the Zaporizhzhia direction, although they did not perform tasks.
Prosecutors have notified 11 suspects in the case regarding the illegal accrual of additional payments to accountants of a military unit totaling over UAH 11 million. According to the investigation, documents falsely indicated their participation in combat operations on the Zaporizhzhia direction, although they did not perform the corresponding tasks. This was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General, writes UNN.
In the case of illegal accrual of additional payments in a military unit, prosecutors of the Zaporizhzhia Specialized Defense Prosecutor's Office of the Eastern Region have notified 11 new suspects
The former head of the financial and economic service, who was previously charged with abuse of office and negligent attitude toward military service, has been notified of a new suspicion under Part 4 of Article 191, Part 1 of Article 366, and Part 4 of Article 425 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Ten of his former subordinates have been notified of suspicion under Part 4 of Article 191 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
According to the investigation, from August 2023 to October 2024, the military unit prepared documents with false information about the alleged participation of accountants in combat operations on the Zaporizhzhia direction. In reality, they did not perform combat or special tasks in combat zones, but monthly received up to UAH 100,000 in additional remuneration without justification.
As a result, nearly UAH 4 million was illegally paid from the state budget.
Earlier, the major was already notified of suspicion under Part 2 of Article 364 and Part 4 of Article 425 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. According to the investigation, he also failed to ensure proper control over the work of the financial service.
In addition, prosecutors proved in court the guilt of the head of the calculation group of this service, who transferred funds from the military unit to his own bank accounts through the "Salary Project" system. He embezzled over UAH 7.3 million intended for payment of monetary allowances to military personnel. The court sentenced him to eight years of imprisonment.
The total amount of damages to the state in the established episodes exceeds UAH 11.3 million.
The pre-trial investigation regarding the major and ten accountants is ongoing.