People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak stated about a new stage in the high-profile case regarding embezzlement at state enterprises, which may have political consequences. According to him, on February 19 NABU quietly expanded the circle of suspects in the proceeding concerning the State Property Fund.
Zheleznyak reminded that earlier NABU and SAP uncovered a criminal organization led by the former head of the State Property Fund, which from 2020 to 2021 embezzled over half a billion hryvnias through schemes at PJSC 'Odesa Port-Side Plant' and PJSC 'United Mining-Chemical Company.' According to him, company directors entered into contracts at undervalued prices, and retained the difference.
State Property Fund case: new suspicions in NABU investigation
According to the deputy's information, on February 19, the anti-corruption bureau added four more individuals to the proceeding concerning the legalization of property acquired through criminal means. It concerns a case, which previously became one of the most high-profile exposures by NABU.
Zheleznyak also mentioned the figure of Oleksandr Horbunenkov, co-owner of a company connected with gas supplies to the OPP. According to him, Horbunenkov was detained in the USA, however, after procedural measures, he was released and under protection.
Corruption schemes at OPP: possible connections with the entourage of the authorities
The deputy suggested that the new procedural steps may be related to testimonies in the USA and further expansion of the case. He also mentioned the former president's adviser Serhiy Shefir, whom he called an influential figure in personnel decisions from 2019 to 2021.
The video discusses possible connections between:
appointments to state enterprises
schemes at OPP and UMCC
legalization of funds abroad.
Zheleznyak suggested that the investigation may take on a new development if information from international partners confirms the suspicions of Ukrainian investigators.
Currently, there are no official statements from the figures regarding the assertions made in the video.
Let us remind you that Yaroslav Zheleznyak stated that in the case surrounding Herman Halushchenko and the related persons a multi-level offshore scheme was used for the legalization of funds. It concerns a structure involving several jurisdictions, which complicates tracking and confiscation of money.