Tag: Armed Forces

First Public Case: Russian Jailed for Crypto Support to Ukrainian Armed Forces

A Russian national has been handed a prison sentence for utilizing cryptocurrency to aid the Ukrainian Armed Forces financially. The individual, an employee of a diamond mining company, was found guilty of transferring funds to Ukrainian forces via cryptocurrency. The financial assistance was directed toward a unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), aiding …

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Ukraine Uncovers Embezzlement Ring Involving Defense Ministry Officials

One of the five suspects was arrested as he tried to leave the country. Precautionary measures were implemented against the other four. The suspects have been notified of the charges for which they could end up in prison for up to 12 years. “The suspects sought to misappropriate approximately 1.5 billion Ukrainian hryvnias ($39.68 million) …

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