On November 11, 2026, it was reported that three individuals involved in the embezzlement of 251 million UAH allocated for the purchase of body armor for the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been sentenced. Among those convicted is the former head of 'Ukrpatent', Andriy Kudyn, who received a 10-year prison sentence.
Sentences for Other Defendants
In addition to Andriy Kudyn, the court also issued sentences for other participants in this criminal case:
- the former acting secretary of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine received 7 years in prison;
- the chairman of the board of a charity organization involved in the procurement received 8 years in prison.
All three were exposed in 2022 when it became known that the allocated funds were not used for their intended purpose, and no body armor was delivered.
Context of the Case
This case has become resonant due to the significant amount of embezzlement, which has caused public outrage, especially in wartime when the supply of military personnel is critically important. Authorities and law enforcement agencies are actively working to identify and punish corrupt activities related to military procurement.