Сorruption and disinformation. Clarification on corruption in the defense sector

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Recently, messages appeared on social media about alleged corrupt actions by an official of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 

What is the case about?

🔹 The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) reports about an individual who held positions as the head of the State Company “Ukrspetsexport” and the State Concern “Ukroboronprom” in 2011–2012, according to decrees issued by then-President Yanukovych.   

🔹This individual has been on the wanted list since 2017. According to investigators, he is currently residing in France.   

🔹The assets were arrested by a French court. The case regarding the laundering of funds was transferred to NABU and SAPO by French law enforcement authorities as part of international cooperation. The investigation is ongoing.  

Conclusion: This is an old case about criminal activities in the years 2011-2016. Therefore, it has nothing to do with US funding or with the current Ukrainian president. 

We call on everyone to trust verified sources of information and not to spread disinformation.

The EU Anti-Corruption Initiative remains a faithful partner of Ukraine on its path to building a transparent future.

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