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Kharkiv Court Orders Contractor to Repay $21,688 for Fraud

8/13/2025

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A Kharkiv court has demanded a contractor repay UAH 900,000 ($21,688) for unspent fortification funds, citing missed deadlines and misuse of advance payments. Corruption probes uncovered inflated costs, resulting in UAH 2.7 million ($64,748) in losses. Meanwhile, former deputy mayor Andrii Rudenko faces charges of embezzlement and remains in custody.

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A Kharkiv court has demanded a contractor repay UAH 900,000 ($21,688) for unspent fortification funds, citing missed deadlines and misuse of advance payments. Corruption probes uncovered inflated costs, resulting in UAH 2.7 million ($64,748) in losses. Meanwhile, former deputy mayor Andrii Rudenko faces charges of embezzlement and remains in custody.