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military-corruption1 year ago

"Ukraine Uncovers Mass Fraud in Weapons Procurement"

Ukraine's SBU security service has uncovered a corruption scheme in the country's military procurement of arms, totaling around $40 million, involving officials of the Defence Ministry and arms supplier Lviv Arsenal. The embezzlement, which included the purchase of 100,000 mortar shells, saw funds transferred abroad without any arms being provided. Five individuals have been served notices of suspicion, and one suspect has been detained while trying to cross the Ukrainian border. This revelation comes as Ukraine continues to battle endemic corruption while seeking EU membership.

via Yahoo News|
#corruption#defence-ministry#military-corruption
military-corruption1 year ago

"Ukraine Exposes Massive Corruption in Weapons Procurement"

Ukraine's SBU security service has uncovered a corruption scheme in the country's military procurement of arms, amounting to about $40 million, involving the theft of nearly 1.5 billion hryvnias in the purchase of shells. The investigation revealed the involvement of former and current high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Defence and heads of arms supplier Lviv Arsenal. This revelation comes at a critical time as Ukraine battles Russia's invasion and seeks to address endemic corruption while pursuing EU membership.

via Reuters|
#corruption#lviv-arsenal#military-corruption
military-corruption2 years ago

"Corruption Scandal: China's Army Fills Missiles with Water Instead of Fuel"

US intelligence reports reveal that China's military purge, which saw the removal of over a dozen senior commanders, was prompted by serious equipment issues, including missiles filled with water instead of fuel and improperly sealed silo lids. This corruption scandal has impacted Xi Jinping's efforts to modernize the Rocket Force, China's main nuclear arm, and may affect Beijing's military capabilities. The purge, long speculated to be linked to Xi's anti-corruption campaign, has led to a renewed emphasis on combating graft within the People's Liberation Army.

via Business Insider|
#china#corruption-scandal#military-corruption
military-corruption2 years ago

China's Military Corruption Scandal: Missiles Filled with Water Trigger Xi's Purge

US intelligence reports that China's military purge, which saw the ousting of top officials including Defense Minister Li Shangfu, was prompted by serious equipment issues such as missiles filled with water instead of fuel and improperly sealed silos. This corruption scandal has undermined Xi Jinping's focus on modernizing the Rocket Force, China's main nuclear arm, and may impact Beijing's ability to take on major military actions. The purge has raised concerns about the PLA's capabilities and has been linked to Xi's anti-corruption campaign, with the Chinese embassy in Washington yet to comment on the matter.

via Yahoo News|
#china#corruption-scandal#military-corruption
crime2 years ago

"From Fugitive to Prisoner: 'Fat Leonard' Returns to America in Navy Corruption Case"

Leonard Glenn Francis, also known as "Fat Leonard," the Malaysian citizen and owner of Glenn Defense Marine Asia, a Singapore-based company, is being turned over to the United States by the Venezuelan government as part of a prisoner exchange. Francis was involved in the biggest military corruption scandal in U.S. history, defrauding the Navy of an estimated $50 million by bribing Navy officers with prostitutes and obtaining classified information. He escaped U.S. custody before sentencing and fled to Venezuela. Francis is now returning to the U.S. to face justice.

via Esquire|
#crime#fat-leonard#military-corruption