by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack
UN GATE, August 17 – How corrupt is the UN system under Antonio Guterres? Today we turn to UNIDO:
"Dear Matthew Lee, We are writing to urgently bring to your attention serious concerns regarding the mismanagement and potential misappropriation of European Union funds allocated to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Our efforts reporting Ygor Scarcia internally to UNIDO Human Resources and the Internal Oversight Directorate have gone in vain.
Mr. Ygor Scarcia appears to be protected by his Managing Director, Mr. Gunther Beger and Director Dejene Tezera. We have been advised to reach out to you by several staff here at the United Nations in Austria.
Specific Irregularities We would like to highlight irregularities in the management of Project ID 200319, associated with Grant ID 2000004755, under the supervision of Mr. Ygor Scarcia. Several red flags indicate potential misuse of funds previously extended to Mr. Scarcia by Italy, UNDP, Japan, including those from the EURO Trust Fund financed by the EU. Project details can be accessed through the following links: UNIDO Project ID 200319 UNIDO Project ID 220134 UNIDO Project ID 170097 UNIDO Project ID 190362
There have been numerous instances where project expenses appear to be based on forged deliverables and fake reports to justify these expenditures. Indications suggest Mr. Scarcia may be channeling funds to entities or individuals with whom he has personal affiliations, effectively embezzling funds extended to UNIDO by various donors, notably the EU, UNDP, Japan, and Italian funds. Mr. Scarcia has consistently misled UNIDO, implementing opaque practices and forging reports and invoices. Mr. Scarcia has submitted forged invoices and deliverable reports to justify approvals from the UNIDO finance and procurement team, transferring payments to vendors with personal ties. These funds are then channeled to offshore bank accounts [End of Part 1] We appreciate the vital work you do
Keep it coming. Though Inner City Press remains banned by Guterres and no response by his Melissa Fleming to this, we continue reporting - keep it coming. And watch this site.
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