28, citing NABU's statement.On Jan. 23, the Defense Procurement Agency's (DPA) supervisory board voted unanimously to extend current director Maryna Bezrukova's contract for another year.Defense Minister Rustem Umerov however overruled the board's decision on Jan. 24, saying he would not renew Bezrukova's contract as head of the DPA. He cited allegedly unsatisfactory results as the reason and appointed Rustem Zhmadilov, who also manages the State Logistics Operator (DOT).Umerov also dismissed two agency supervisory board members, Taras Chmut and Yuriy Dzhyhyr.Following Umerov's move, the Anti-Corruption Action Center filed a complaint with NABU to open an investigation against Umerov on suspicion of alleged abuse of power.Proceedings against Umerov opened at the request of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, NABU said.According to Ukrainian law, if officials have abused their power or position in a manner leading to "serious consequences,"they are punishable by imprisonment for three to six years and disqualification from holding certain positions or engaging in certain activities for up to three years.They must also pay a fine, ranging from Hr 757,000 ($18,000) to Hr 1,514,000 ($36,000).According to Ukrainian law, supervisory boards have the authority to hire and fire the heads of state enterprises unilaterally.
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