MP Yevheniy Shevchenko is suspected of laundering over UAH 9 million — NABU and SAPO have informed him of the suspicion. According to the investigation, the parliamentarian could have used funds from a private company to purchase luxury cars through a law firm associated with his relative.
According to law enforcement, Shevchenko promised the heads of a private company assistance in obtaining permits for cross-border transportation of mineral fertilizers. As a result, the company transferred money to the account of a person from the deputy's close circle. However, the company never received the promised assistance.
To legalize the illegal funds, the parliamentarian, according to the investigation, transferred more than 9 million hryvnias to the account of a law firm owned by his relative, allegedly for legal services. Later, part of this money was spent on the purchase of two luxury cars - a BMW X5 M (F95) and a Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG. After that, Shevchenko began to use the cars, creating the impression of the legal origin of the property.
The investigation is currently ongoing. Details of the case are not being disclosed due to the confidentiality of the pre-trial investigation.
