Former head of the Lysychansk City Military Administration suspected of embezzling nearly 20 million UAH intended for IDP housing

The SAPO and NABU have notified three members of a criminal group of suspicion for allegedly embezzling nearly 20 million UAH in budget funds allocated for housing for internally displaced persons from the Luhansk region. This was reported by SAPO, according to UNN.

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Among the suspects are the former head of the Lysychansk City Military Administration, whom investigators identify as the organizer of the scheme, as well as an entrepreneur and a lawyer.

According to the investigation, the suspects had prior knowledge of the preparation of the "Temporary Home" program for evacuated residents of the Lysychansk community. Before its launch, they purchased a sanatorium in the city of Oleksandriia, Kirovohrad region, and registered it under controlled individuals,

Subsequently, using his official position, the then-head of the Military Administration approved the relevant program, for which 35 million UAH was allocated from the budget. Later, this specific sanatorium was selected for purchase as supposedly meeting the requirements.

At the same time, as established by the investigation, the value of the property was significantly inflated, and the living conditions were unsatisfactory. The damage to the state is estimated at over 19.3 million UAH – the difference between the actual value and the purchase price.

The actions of the suspects are classified under Part 5 of Art. 191 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – misappropriation of property through abuse of official position.

The investigation is ongoing – law enforcement officers are identifying other individuals who may be involved in the scheme.

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