Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation reported a suspicion of a former employee of the Lviv Customs, who is suspected of illegal enrichment of over UAH 12 million.
According to the DBR, the person involved in the case has acquired significant assets that are not of reasonable origin. Among them is a dwelling house in Dnipropetrovsk region, 22 land in Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions, a fleet that includes Jeep Cherokee, Toyota Venza, KAMAZ, trailer, Brig Falkon 450L, as well as Eo-2621 excavator.
The investigation found that the suspect made his property not only on himself, but also on his closest relatives: wife, father and father -in -law. Such a scheme is often used to conceal the real volume of ownership, which may indicate the intention to avoid responsibility.
The former customs officer is suspected of illegal enrichment under Article 368-5 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This article provides for responsibility for the acquisition of assets, the legality of the grounds for which is not confirmed in a considerable amount.
At the moment, the issue of election of a suspected preventive measure is being resolved. Law enforcement officers also prepare a petition for the court to seize all the assets revealed to prevent them from alienation.
This case is another proof of the systemic problem of corruption in the customs service. Significant fortune, which cannot be explained by official income, only confirm the need to strengthen control over customs and their lifestyle.
The DBR emphasizes the importance of transparency and openness in the fight against such offenses, as such crimes cause significant damage to the economy of the state and undermine the confidence of citizens in the institutions.
