In Odessa, a large-scale scheme of illegal appropriation of municipal property was exposed, in which Oleksandr Matveyev, a deputy of the 7th convocation of the city council from the "Trust in Business" party, was involved. According to the investigation, he and his accomplices created an organized group that systematically engaged in the appropriation of municipal real estate.
The scheme used fictitious companies, forged documents, lease and purchase agreements. The scheme also involved controlled public organizations and private enterprises through which the property was legalized.
According to investigators, the organizers controlled the illegal registration of ownership of attics and basements with a total area of over 1,100 sq m. The losses to the territorial community of Odessa have already been estimated at over 10 million UAH.
The investigation is being conducted within the framework of criminal proceedings No. 12024160000000732 dated June 11, 2024 under the following articles:
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Part 3 of Article 27, Part 4 of Article 190 (fraud on a particularly large scale),
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Part 3 of Article 28, Part 3 of Article 197-1 (unauthorized occupation of a land plot and development),
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Part 3 of Article 209 (legalization of proceeds of crime),
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Part 3 and Part 4 of Article 358 (forgery of documents),
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Article 368-5 (illegal enrichment).
The investigation is verifying the facts of the organization of a criminal group, fictitious document processing, illegal enrichment, and money laundering.
Analysis of financial data showed that from 2021 to 2024, the difference between Matveyev's official income and acquired assets amounted to more than UAH 60 million. This indicates signs of illicit enrichment.
Law enforcement officers are identifying the individuals involved, checking financial flows and money laundering schemes, and assessing the damage to the community budget.
