Fraud Scheme Involving Fictitious Agricultural Machinery Repairs Uncovered In Viciebsk Region

Reform.news · 3 May 2026, 13:50

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Economic crime officers in the Viciebsk Region have uncovered a scheme involving the незаконное расходование бюджетных средств at an agricultural enterprise in the region.

As reported by the Interior Ministry’s press service, a 45-year-old head of one of the agricultural enterprises in the regional center, together with three subordinates and with the assistance of officials from other agro-industrial organizations, falsified documents. The suspects entered knowingly false information into work completion certificates for the repair of agricultural machinery that was never actually carried out. As a result, 230,000 rubles were excessively spent from the budget.

A criminal case has been opened for abuse of power or official authority. The suspects face up to 10 years in prison.