Seven police officers in Dnipro face trial for neglecting their duties to build a cottage for their superior while still receiving their salaries.

They are charged with seizing someone else's property through the abuse of office, committed by an organized group, and with official forgery (Part 5 of Article 191, Part 2 of Article 28, Part 1 of Article 366 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

The investigation revealed that the head of the department used his official position for personal gain and involved subordinates in the construction of his private house while on duty.

Despite the absence of employees at their workplace and their failure to fulfill their official duties, the deputy head of the department recorded false information in the personnel roster and paid them salaries.

As a result of the illegal actions of the accused, the state suffered damages of nearly 700,000 UAH.

The pre-trial investigation and operational support are being handled by the territorial office of the State Bureau of Investigation located in Poltava.

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