Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation reported suspicion to a former employee of Lviv Customs, who is suspected of illegally enriching himself by over 12 million hryvnias.
According to the State Bureau of Investigation, the person involved in the case acquired significant assets that have no proven origin. Among them are a residential building in the Dnipropetrovsk region, 22 land plots in the Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions, a fleet of vehicles including a Jeep Cherokee, a Toyota Venza, a KamAZ, a trailer, a Brig Falkon 450L watercraft, and an EO-2621 excavator.
The investigation established that the suspect registered his property not only in his own name, but also in the names of his closest relatives: his wife, father, and father-in-law. This scheme is often used to conceal the real amount of property, which may indicate an intention to avoid responsibility.
The former customs officer is suspected of illicit enrichment under Article 368-5 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This article provides for liability for the acquisition of assets, the legality of the grounds for which has not been confirmed, in a significant amount.
The issue of imposing a preventive measure on the suspect is currently being resolved. Law enforcement officers are also preparing a petition to the court to seize all identified assets to prevent their further alienation.
This case is yet another example of the systemic problem of corruption in the customs service. The significant wealth that cannot be explained by official income only confirms the need for increased control over the work of customs officers and their lifestyle.
The State Bureau of Investigation emphasizes the importance of transparency and openness in the fight against such offenses, as such crimes cause significant damage to the state's economy and undermine citizens' trust in institutions.
