Ukraine court orders agriculture minister to be taken into custody over alleged state land grabs

A Ukrainian court ordered on Friday for Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky to be taken into custody over allegations of his involvement in an illegal acquisition of state-owned land worth about $7 million.

Solsky tendered his resignation letter on Thursday but technically remains in his post until parliament considers his request. He is the first known minister under President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to be named a suspect in a corruption case. Under the alleged scheme, the land was illegally taken from two state firms and transferred to war veterans on the condition they lease it to some private firms, prosecutors said.A major Ukrainian farm union declined to comment on the Solsky custody ruling when reached by Reuters.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

Agriculture

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Lifman trial: No Russian interpreter, so Ukraine-born co-accused tells court 'I understand' EnglishLifman trial: No Russian interpreter, so Ukraine-born co-accused tells court 'I understand' English
Source: News24 - 🏆 4. / 80 Read more »

US secretly sent long-range ATACMS weapons to UkraineUS secretly sent long-range ATACMS weapons to Ukraine
Source: News24 - 🏆 4. / 80 Read more »

Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battleBiden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle
Source: News24 - 🏆 4. / 80 Read more »

Long-delayed Ukraine aid clears US Congress, awaits Biden signatureDays after the Republican-led House of Representatives cleared the aid, the Democratic-controlled Senate followed suit, passing it with bipartisan support on a 79-18 vote.
Source: ewnupdates - 🏆 30. / 53 Read more »

Ukraine suspends consular services for military-age men, except to get them homeUkraine suspends consular services for military-age men, except to get them home
Source: News24 - 🏆 4. / 80 Read more »

Russia claims advances near Chasiv Yar as Ukraine hails new aidRussia said Sunday it had taken control of Bogdanivka, a small frontline village less than three kilometres (two miles) northeast of Chasiv Yar.
Source: ewnreporter - 🏆 35. / 51 Read more »