Ukraine says it has uncovered major arms corruption - BBC News

Ukraine's security service accuses senior officials of trying to steal about $40m in an order for mortar shells.

8 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, RFEImage caption, The SBU said defence officials signed a contract for 100,000 mortar shells in August 2022, but no arms were ever providedBy George WrightBBC NewsUkraine's security service says it has uncovered corruption in an arms purchase by the military worth about $40m (£31m).

The SBU said five senior people in the defence ministry and at an arms supplier were being investigated.

It said the defence officials signed a contract for 100,000 mortar shells in August 2022.

Payment was made in advance, with some funds transferred abroad, but no arms were ever provided.

Corruption has been a major stumbling block in Ukraine's bid to join the European Union.

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