The appointment of Philip Pronin as the head of the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine caused a mixed reaction from the public. His previous work experience, in particular at the National Investigation and Asset Management Agency (ARMA), has given rise to numerous questions about his integrity and competence.
Philip Pronin, who was recently appointed head of State Financial Monitoring, already has the experience of scandalous stories in previous positions. In particular, while in ARMA (National Agency for Asset Management), he became involved in several high-profile cases that cast a shadow on his integrity and professionalism.
Sale of corn at reduced prices
One of the most discussed cases concerns the sale of seized corn. Pronin, contrary to the decision of the court, which lifted the arrest of the grain, sold it at a price six times lower than the market price. Such a move effectively deprived ARMA of the right to dispose of the asset, which caused a wave of indignation among experts and the public.
Access to EDPR and trade in information
Another dubious episode was Pronin's desire to gain access to the Unified Register of Pretrial Investigations (ERDR). According to the sources, this initiative had a "commercial" nature - the sale of confidential information, which Pronin, according to the authors of the investigations, was actively involved in ARMA.
During one of NABU's searches, a document was found on the computer of Pronin's subordinate, which detailed information transfer schemes, including amounts and recipients.
Relations with Bankova
Pronin's appointment to the post was accompanied by rumors about his close relationship with Oleksiy Kuleba, one of the favorites of the Office of the President. Kuleba, according to journalists, is a classmate of Pronin, which raises suspicions about the use of connections for promotion to high positions.
