Yabko chain has found itself at the center of a high-profile investigation after reports of searches conducted by law enforcement officers in the Lviv region. According to insider information, officers from the Bureau of Economic Security conducted investigative actions in the company's offices and logistics centers and seized equipment that, according to preliminary data, has signs of contraband origin.
According to sources, the amount of seized goods could exceed one hundred million dollars. There are also reports of the use of a complex scheme involving over one hundred fictitious individual entrepreneurs, which could have allowed minimizing tax liabilities and withdrawing funds through cash transactions and cryptocurrency payments.
The materials circulating in the public space refer to possible tax evasion of tens of millions of hryvnias. According to available information, information about the proceedings has been entered into the ERDR under the relevant articles of the Criminal Code, and the investigation is being carried out by territorial police units and the prosecutor's office.
Various law enforcement agencies, including the Security Service of Ukraine and customs, are mentioned in the context of the case. Official comments from all parties on the details of the investigation at the time of publication may be limited due to the secrecy of the investigation.
The situation has sparked a debate about the transparency of the electronics market and the effectiveness of import controls. Experts emphasize that systemic violations are only possible if there are gaps in customs and tax administration, and also require a comprehensive response from the state.
Currently, final conclusions can only be drawn after the completion of investigative actions and a court decision.
