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Ukrainian investigators have exposed a fraudulent scheme in arms procurement, focusing on inflated prices for artillery shells through contracts to intermediary firms. The scheme led to nearly $40 million being deposited in the accounts of the main suspect, a senior ministry official, who has been removed from his duties.
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How does this incident reflect on the broader issue of corruption in the defense industry?
How might this fraudulent scheme impact the trust and effectiveness of arms procurement processes in Ukraine?
What measures can be taken to prevent similar fraudulent activities in the future?
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