Assigned 6 million UAH: KCCA official embezzled funds meant for ambulance vehicles.

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police have uncovered a city official from the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA) and his accomplices, who embezzled over 6 million UAH during the war for the procurement of ambulances. This was reported by the press service of the SBU.

"As a result of comprehensive measures, a civil servant from the municipal organization 'Kyivmedspetstrans' of the KCSA and four of his accomplices were detained, suspected of misappropriating more than 6 million UAH," the statement said.

According to the case materials, the suspects embezzled funds intended for the purchase of automotive spare parts for ambulances.

The investigation found that the criminal deal was organized by the head of the material and technical supply service of 'Kyivmedspetstrans' KCSA during martial law.

He involved three directors of controlled private enterprises and their accountant in the scheme.

"Members of the organized group collectively developed a plan to seize budget funds, assigned roles among themselves, and strictly adhered to the criminal intent," the SBU noted.

According to the case materials, the official from 'Kyivmedspetstrans' inflated the cost of the tender procurement and allowed only controlled firms to participate in the competition, which subsequently won the tender. The entrepreneurs then supplied spare parts for ambulances at inflated prices, while the excess profits were transferred to their accounts.

Judicial economic examinations established unjustified price inflation exceeding 6 million UAH.

During the investigation, it was also revealed that to avoid criminal liability, the scheme's organizer, the head of the material and technical supply service, was transferred to a lower position.

There is currently a decision pending regarding the imposition of a preventive measure for the offenders.

The penalties for the articles attributed to the case's participants could lead to up to 12 years of imprisonment, with disqualification from holding certain positions or engaging in specific activities for up to 3 years, along with confiscation of property.

Recall that on January 6, the SBU discovered Russian agents in the Kyiv region who were preparing a mass terrorist attack among military personnel.

In November, awards from the Russian Federation were found with former Treasury official Igor Veriga.