Unknown Colonel
The Unknown Colonel, a former commander of a division in a military unit stationed in the Kherson direction, was recently in the news for being arrested by the State Bureau of Investigations (ДБР) in Ukraine. He stands accused of systematically extorting nearly 1 million hryvnias from his subordinates by demanding bribes in exchange for vacation approvals and threatening disciplinary action for fabricated offenses. The investigation revealed that the Colonel not only accepted cash but also received various goods and services, including personal electronics and items for his children, effectively abusing his position of authority within the military.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2 | 4.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 72,898 | $350,000 | 501$ |
| Totals | 2 | 50,882,884 | 72,898 | $350,000 | 501$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Colombia:
The colonel was reportedly driving the vehicle involved in the accident and presented himself to the authorities.
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Colombia:
The colonel involved in the incident did not stop at the scene and reported the accident nearly 24 hours later.
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Bulgaria:
A colonel from Ukraine's security forces was shot in Kyiv.
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Ukraine:
A former division commander was detained for systematically extorting money from subordinates.
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