Two Ukrzaliznytsia officials in Kyiv suspected of UAH 4.4M embezzlement in equipment procurement case

According to the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office, the suspects are deputy directors of the company's branch "Center for Construction and Track Repair," Ukrinform reports.

They are charged under Part 5 of Article 191 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (appropriation, embezzlement, or misappropriation of property through abuse of office).

Investigators established that in 2023, the officials concluded a contract with a private company for the supply of equipment necessary for locomotive operations. The goods were purchased at inflated prices.

As a result, Ukrzaliznytsia suffered material losses exceeding UAH 4.4 million.

The article's sanction provides for imprisonment from 7 to 12 years, with disqualification from holding certain positions or engaging in certain activities for up to three years, as well as confiscation of property.

Illustrative photo: Ukrzaliznytsia