Law enforcement officers exposed the former head of one of the state special exporters who, with the help of fictitious agency services, laundered millions of dollars through international accounts. The crime was revealed in the framework of the investigation of the seizure of the concern "Ukroboronprom", which led to the formation of numerous suspicions and criminal proceedings.
According to the information provided by the National Anti -Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the specialized anti -corruption prosecutor's office (SAP), the suspected former official, in conspiracy with other persons, illegally transferred the funds of state -owned enterprises that are part of the Ukroboronprom.
The total amount of such illegal transfers exceeds $ 46 million.
Some of these funds, namely at least 13 million euros, have been transferred through a number of transit companies and settled in the suspect's accounts. This money, in turn, was used to purchase elite real estate in France, including:
- Villa, worth UAH 86 million;
- Winery, corporate rights and 105 land plots - UAH 229 million;
- Another 27 wine areas - UAH 37 million.
These assets have already been arrested by the French court, and NABU will now seek the extradition of the suspect into the territory of Ukraine.
To conceal the origin of funds, the suspect used bank accounts in different countries. This required considerable efforts on the part of international law enforcement agencies and active cooperation between states. The case of fund legalization was transferred to the French law enforcement agencies to NABU and SAP within international cooperation.
Thanks to the efforts of international partners, property acquired for illegally withdrawn funds has been identified and arrested that it is an important step in combating money laundering and corruption.
According to the results of the investigation, the expostium was reported suspicion of involvement in the seizure of more than UAH 387 million, which is part of a larger criminal chain. His actions are qualified under Part 5 of Art. 191, Part 1 of Art. 366, Part 3 of Art. 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Since the suspect is hiding from the pre -trial investigation body, the suspicion was awarded in accordance with Art. 135 and Art. 278 of the CPC of Ukraine, which allows to continue the pre -trial investigation in the absence of it in the territory of Ukraine.
Cases of money laundering and seizure of state assets in Ukraine are gaining momentum, and this investigation is not the only one. However, the problem of combating corruption and money laundering requires a comprehensive approach and continuous international cooperation.
Currently, Ukrainian law enforcement officers continue to work on the extradition of the suspect and facilitate the investigation of all related criminal schemes. At the same time, in order to restore justice, it is important not only to repay the funds, but also to provide proper punishment for those who put their interests above the interests of the state.
