Ukraine has charged six individuals, including a lawmaker and government officials, with embezzling funds intended for purchasing drones and military equipment. The scandal highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption in Ukraine,

Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies said they had uncovered a major graft scheme involving inflated military procurement contracts, just two days after Ukraine’s parliament voted to restore the agencies’ independence.

Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies said on Saturday they had uncovered a major graft scheme that procured military drones and signal jamming systems at inflated prices, two days after the agencies’ independence was restored following major protests.