The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) together with the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) have exposed a criminal group that committed thefts from Ukrzaliznytsia for the amount of 11.4 million hryvnias over three years. This information was published by the NABU press service on Monday, February 26. According to the report, the investigation covers the period from 2018 to 2021.
According to the investigation, in 2018, the head of the criminal organization, being an entrepreneur, began manipulating goods and cash flows of Ukrzaliznytsia. Using his connections among government representatives, he ensured the appointment of members of his group to management positions at Ukrzaliznytsia. During 2018-2021, these individuals manipulated tenders for the purchase of pneumatic tools, where the company controlled by the group won thanks to special manipulations.
After that, the goods were delivered to Ukrzaliznytsia branches at inflated prices, which resulted in an overpayment of 11.4 million hryvnias. Subsequently, these funds were distributed among the group members. Nine individuals were charged in this case, including two group leaders, six Ukrzaliznytsia officials, and a beneficiary of a private company.
The leader of the organization has already been detained, and investigations are underway into other episodes of their criminal activity.
