Former Kherson Official Faces Trial for Misappropriating Aid

A former deputy head of the village military administration will be tried for misappropriation of humanitarian aid in Kherson region.

This was reported by the Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office.

The investigation found that in 2023, the official illegally seized power tools worth almost 64 thousand hryvnias. They were handed over to the administration to work under martial law, but the official used them for his own benefit.

At the same time, according to his official duties, he was supposed to ensure the operation of humanitarian aid distribution points and be responsible for its safety.

The indictment has already been submitted to court. The man faces 5 to 8 years in prison with disqualification to hold certain positions for up to three years.

The former acting head of one of the village councils in Beryslav district was found guilty of fraud with budget funds.

Meanwhile, the State Bureau of Investigation has completed an investigation into the former director of the Department for Civil Protection and Defense of the Kherson Regional State Administration. The official is accused of purchasing low-quality clothing for military personnel, which caused the state losses of more than UAH 21 million.

The court recently imposed a pre-trial restraint on two officials suspected of extortion. One of them is the deputy head of the Kherson regional municipal emergency service. They demanded 10% of the contract amount, which amounted to UAH 199 thousand. The officials threatened the businessman that if he refused, he would not be able to continue his activities in Kherson and the region.

In addition, an investigation was completed in Kherson region into two members of an organized group who extorted money from drivers of overloaded trucks.

Андрій Колісніченко