Ukraine: Two Military Personnel Detained on Suspicion of Soliciting a Bribe Exceeding $100,000 | CUAC

Civil Union – Follow-up The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), in cooperation with the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), announced today, Thursday, the detention of two military personnel suspected of soliciting a bribe worth UAH 4.48 million, equivalent to more than $100,000. According to the investigation, the suspects allegedly demanded money in exchange for facilitating the approval of the receipt and transfer of specialized electronic warfare equipment for one of the Ukrainian military entities. Investigators stated that the value of the contract exceeded UAH 22.4 million, while the demanded bribe increased from 10% to 20% of the contract value. The authorities confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and stressed that the two suspects are presumed innocent until a final court judgment is issued. Source: National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). Official Source – NABU