Accountant in Darnytsia District Administration Embezzles 2 Million Hryvnias: The Scheme Revealed

Education Department Accountant's Fraudulent Scheme

According to Главком: A former accountant for the Education Department of the Darnytsia District State Administration in Kyiv illicitly diverted approximately 2 million hryvnias to herself by altering payment recipient details. Her scheme, which involved issuing unauthorized payments for part-time work, sick leave, and unwarranted bonuses, operated from August 2023 until October 2025. This case highlights ongoing challenges in public sector financial oversight in Ukraine. Following an internal investigation, the accountant was dismissed from her position.

The Darnytsia District Prosecutor's Office in Kyiv has now filed an indictment against her. The charges are based on Part 5 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which pertains to fraud on an especially large scale.

Other Corruption Investigations Underway in Kyiv

This case is not isolated, as several other high-profile corruption investigations are currently active in the capital. For instance, the director of an electricity supply company for the municipal enterprise 'Kyivpastrans' has been notified of suspicion for misappropriating over 11.5 million hryvnias. Separately, the Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv has ordered the pre-trial detention of a former director of the Department of Social and Veterans Policy of the Kyiv City State Administration, with bail set at 30 million hryvnias. This former official, identified by the UNN news agency as Ruslan Svitlyi, who was appointed in 2019, is suspected of embezzling funds from the city's 'Care. Towards Kyiv Residents' program.

The Podil Police Department and the Podil District Prosecutor's Office are handling the investigation into the accountant's case and these other alleged offenses in Kyiv.

These incidents underscore the persistent issue of corruption within Ukrainian state institutions. The recent investigations demonstrate law enforcement efforts to combat financial crimes and underscore the critical need for transparency in managing public funds. Vigilance from both society and the state is essential to prevent similar cases in the future. - Source: UNN