Systemic price increases at the Ministry of Defense: NABU and SAPO launch raids

NABU is planning a series of large-scale inspections of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine due to suspicions of systematic price overpricing during the procurement of food, uniforms, and fuel for the Armed Forces. Investigators intend to cover procurement departments, financial units, and supplier companies that worked with the army.

This was reported by Politico, citing Ukrainian and Western officials.

According to the publication, prices for certain items exceed market prices by several times, which calls into question not only financial efficiency, but also Ukraine’s reputation among international partners. The raids by the NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office are part of a broader campaign to combat corruption, which continues after a series of high-profile scandals in state bodies, in particular in the defense sector.

Journalists note that the investigation at the Ministry of Defense has been ongoing since the summer of 2025, and now investigators are moving into the active phase, including checking financial documents and contracts with suppliers.

As the publication emphasizes, Ukraine’s international partners demand transparent use of funds received as part of military aid and positively assess the activation of anti-corruption bodies. One European expert noted: “If Ukraine demonstrates a willingness to punish even high-ranking officials, this only strengthens trust in it.”

As a reminder, NABU and SAPO exposed a large-scale scheme organized by officials of the State Special Communications Service and representatives of private companies, thanks to which 90 million hryvnias were stolen during the procurement of drones for the military.

As reported, NABU conducted searches at all the persons involved in the case of embezzlement of budget funds for the construction of fortifications in the Poltava Autonomous Okrug.

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