“According to preliminary investigation, the aforementioned persons have acquired through abuse of their official position various kinds of goods at above-market prices; in some cases, these purchases were unnecessary,” the statement said.
In particular, according to the law enforcement agency, an unneeded 145 million drams (more than US$ 303 thousand) worth contract was signed by the officials with [an unnamed private company] for the supply of spare parts at exorbitant prices. The officials face imprisonment for up to 13 years, if found guilty.
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