Ukraine’s Security Service and Prosecutor General’s Office are pursuing a case against the captain of Matros Pozynich over alleged transport of stolen grain, The Maritime Executive reports.

The report says the captain was notified in absentia of allegations involving the laws of war and entry to occupied Crimean ports. Investigators link the case to two grain shipments to Syria in November 2022 and January 2023.

These are allegations attributed to Ukrainian authorities. The article reports no conviction or court determination of guilt.

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Source: The Maritime Executive · original report