5 Ukrainian officials arrested over theft of $40 million in war funds as Ukraine corruption persists
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Ukraine's struggles with corruption continue as five officials were charged with stealing $40 million intended for purchasing mortar shells.
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The five individuals arrested face up to 12 years in prison if found guilty. Ukraine's prosecutor general says the $39.6 million has since been seized and returned to the defense budget.
Accusations from Ukraine say defense officials organized the payment to Lviv Arsenal, a defense contract firm, to secure the delivery of artillery shells. The ordnance never arrived, however, and the funds were instead transferred to accounts belonging to the defense officials and members of the firm.