The SBI exposed the battalion's deputy commander

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In In the Odesa region, the deputy commander of one of the military battalions demanded that his subordinates build a private house. Information about this incident was made public by the State Bureau of Investigation.

According to the investigation, starting in August 2022, the deputy commander of the military unit forced his subordinates to build a residence for him under Odesa.

While military personnel worked as construction workers, they were paid wages as military personnel. In this way, losses in the amount of more than 2 million hryvnias were caused to the state.

Currently, the deputy commander has been notified of suspicion of abuse of official position and excess of official powers. He faces up to 12 years in prison.

Prepared by: Serhiy Daga