Married Couple Charged with Fraudulent Collection of Ukrainian Aid Benefits Worth €12,300
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Police have uncovered a fraud case in which a married couple illegally obtained humanitarian benefits intended for Ukrainian citizens, collecting more than 300,000 Czech crowns (approximately €12,300) over several months. The couple continued receiving the payments despite being ineligible for the assistance. The investigation reveals systematic abuse of aid programs established to support Ukrainian refugees and displaced persons following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Slovakia, like other EU countries, implemented various financial assistance schemes for Ukrainians fleeing the war, including housing allowances, food support, and integration benefits administered through social services offices.