The central investigation department of the Security Service of Ukraine has launched criminal proceedings into the alleged attempted embezzlement of $405 million by former members of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and officials from Unified Energy Systems of Ukraine (UESU) and United Energy International Limited.
The former officials "conspired to embezzle, through abuse of office, a total of $405 million from the Ukrainian national budget," the SBU's press center said on Tuesday.
The criminal case has been opened on charges of attempted massive misappropriation and embezzlement by an organized group.
