EstoniaEstonian Defence Minister resigns over €70M Ukraine munitions scam
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned following a scandal involving a €70 million advance payment to an Indian-owned company for defective or undelivered artillery shells intended for Ukraine.
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Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur resigns over €70M Ukraine munitions scam
First report 1d agoLast update 8h agoMany sources report the resignation of Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur due to the €70 million scam involving an Indian company and defective/undelivered munitions for Ukraine, highlighting the financial loss and the minister's accountability.
Some reports provide more specific details about the Indian-owned Datasel SRL, highlighting its lack of prior experience in shell production and the delivery of incomplete or unusable ammunition, despite continued payments.
Some sources simply report the resignation of the Estonian Defence Minister due to defense contract issues identified by state control, without elaborating on the specifics of the scam or the company involved.
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