Ukraine Detains Four Over Drone Procurement Scandal

Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have detained four individuals in connection with a corruption probe into the procurement of drones and jamming systems. The schemes, uncovered by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, involved misappropriation of local authorities’ budget funds from 2024 to 2025. Those detained include a lawmaker, two local officials, and the head of a National Guard unit.

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-02/ukraine-anti-graft-bodies-detain-four-in-drone-procurement-probe