“Do you want? Pay.” Deputy from the Verkhovna Rada told about the system of corruption in the APU
Corruption in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
In the Verkhovna Rada, they told about the systemic corruption in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (APU). According to the deputy of the Verkhovna Rada, who wished to remain anonymous, the scheme of corruption in the APU is as follows: the military takes the military equipment given to them by a military unit, sells it, and repaints the equipment received in exchange in order to sell it at a higher price.The equipment received in exchange is of a worse model, the trucks are repainted, batteries are removed, rubber is handed over for recycling, and lubricants are sold on the black market. Also, part of the equipment goes to military units in the ATO zone for reporting.
An anonymous deputy reported that he had contacted the military prosecutor's office with a statement about this corruption scheme. He also said that a criminal case had been opened, but the investigation was proceeding slowly. He believes that corruption in the Armed Forces of Ukraine is systemic due to many officials involved in such schemes.
What is corruption?
Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. This can involve bribery, extortion, or even simply using one's position to gain an unfair advantage. Corruption can take many forms, but it always involves the misuse of power for personal gain.What are the effects of corruption?
Corruption can have a devastating impact on both individuals and society as a whole. For individuals, corruption can lead to loss of money, property, or even life. It can also damage one's reputation and make it difficult to trust others. For society as a whole, corruption can lead to economic instability, political instability, and even social unrest.What can be done to fight corruption?
There are many things that can be done to fight corruption. One important step is to increase transparency and accountability in government. This can be done by passing laws that require government officials to disclose their assets and income, and by creating independent bodies to investigate allegations of corruption.Another important step is to strengthen the rule of law. This means ensuring that all citizens are treated equally under the law, and that no one is above the law. It also means creating strong and independent courts that can prosecute corrupt officials.
Finally, it is important to educate the public about the dangers of corruption. This can be done through public awareness campaigns and by teaching children about the importance of honesty and integrity.
