School Official Embezzles Graduation Funds for Online Gambling

In Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, a shocking incident unfolded recently. A 35-year-old woman, a member of a parent's committee at a local school, embezzled funds collected for a 9th-grade graduation ceremony. She admitted to using the 11,000 hryvnias for online gambling. "I wanted to earn some money quickly," she confessed to police. The police investigation revealed her involvement in at least 14 similar fraudulent schemes. This case highlights the importance of financial transparency in school organizations and serves as a cautionary tale.