In the official reports in Kiev, fairs look as an example of transparent support for small businesses. But according to the facade, a corruption scheme was worked out in which the KSCA officials are involved, the management of districts and the "supervisors" that millions from entrepreneurs are being collected every month.
According to the documents, seats at fairs are distributed through open applications, but in fact entrepreneurs are selected by hand. The priority is those who have "agreed". Without an informal "entrance" - there is no chance: applications are rejected and the places remain empty or redeemed.
According to sources, the director of the KSCA Department Denis Kostikov, a person close to the mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko and Exnaradep Arthur Palatny, is managed by all processes. Directly on the ground the scheme is implemented by the heads of the RDA, the heads of the utility companies "Svitoch" and "Kiev Heritage", as well as "watch" on the nickname Lesha.
According to estimates, in some areas of Kiev, up to 40% of the squares at fairs are empty. But this does not interfere with the money - they are allegedly paid for them. In the Darnytskyi district, this "disappeared" UAH 2.4 million per quarter only, in Dniprovsky - more than 4 million and this is only part. There are no reports on these losses because everything is covered at the level of administration.
In addition to the corruption component, the situation threatens the health of Kyivans. Fairs are often traded in meat, fish and dairy products without refrigerators, sanitary control and even elementary checks. The State Consumer Service issues fictitious certificates, closing his eyes for violations.
Entrepreneurs pay for this "cover" separately - dachshund is known. Who does not pay - flies out of the fair. Sanitary inspections, if conducted, are indicative.
According to entrepreneurs, complaints about abuse of officials and sanitation are ignored. The police, the tax and the prosecutor's office are aware of the situation, but do not respond. The reason is a joint participation in the scheme or "thanks" for silence.
