The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has announced suspicions against an official who purchased bread for the military at inflated prices.

Ukrainian Investigator Accuses Former Military Officer of Procurement Fraud

Investigators from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have formally charged a former head of the food supply service of a military unit operating in the Kherson region with abuse of office.

According to available evidence, in 2023, the official facilitated the signing of a bread procurement agreement with a private entrepreneur who sold the product at significantly inflated prices — over 9 UAH more per kilogram than the market average.

The total value of the contract reached 3.519 million UAH, resulting in an overpayment of more than 1 million UAH from the state budget.

Legal Classification of the Offense

The former officer is charged under Part 2, Article 364 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — abuse of power or official position for the purpose of obtaining unlawful benefits for a third party. This offense is punishable by up to six years in prison and a ban on holding certain positions for up to three years.

Law enforcement authorities are continuing to investigate the case, focusing primarily on potential collusion between the official and the supplier.