Corruption — latest ecology news
Funds are often spent on strange purchases, projects with no environmental benefits, and the creation of corruption schemes
In Bukovina, in particular, a large-scale scheme involving the export of unaccounted-for timber was uncovered following 26 searches
Equipment that the government has already paid for is provided to people for a fee or as part of the service charge
The former head of the Obukhiv District State Administration has already been detained, and authorities plan to issue international arrest warrants for the other two suspects
The most high-profile violations involve deforestation
Previously, the Kyiv City Council had not allocated any land for the construction of the substation
The court decided to remand the suspects in custody, with the possibility of bail
Due to widespread tree felling, the state suffered losses of nearly 8 million hryvnias
Law enforcement officers searched the contractor's offices, and the court ordered the seizure of documents and office equipment
Prosecutors are also continuing to return illegally seized forest and water lands to the state
Due to embezzlement, sewage facilities cannot withstand the load
In Zakarpattia, the head of the forestry department "did not notice" the construction and full operation of a hotel and recreation complex in the forest