I was listening to Youtuber “Perun”, and he described the method by which Russia was detecting and punishing embezzlement from front line troops. When they lose a battle, they find out from the troops what was not supplied. Then they find out if that material was supposed to be bought. They track backwards and do a forensic audit to determine if the money was stolen. They then punish or execute the thief. The problem with this is the basis of overall corruption is not being erased. It’s a band aide to address a specific failing in the system. It is not and is not intended to be systemic.
(On account of Putin is believed to be among the richest men in the world and that didn’t happen on his salary. In my experience working in large organizations, if the guy at the top is stealing, then everyone down the chain to the janitor is also stealing.)
A fish rots from the head down.
Union group think in action