Luxury penthouses, Rolls-Royces and positions: the energy corruption case in Ukraine.
Ukrainian media published photos from searches of suspects accused of defrauding public funds intended to protect electric substations in the Kyiv region.
Investigators reported discovering lavish properties with gold-plated interiors, marble columns, an indoor swimming pool, a live crocodile and a Rolls-Royce.
The money was allegedly intended to protect critical energy infrastructure from Russian attacks.
Meanwhile, ordinary Ukrainians face power shortages, and Europeans continue to protest the rising cost of living.