NABU and SAP approached the former Deputy Prime Minister with a request for his detention. According to the investigation, the former official visited a 'laundry' - a place where the legalization of illegally obtained funds took place. This location was under the control of the leader of the criminal organization identified by NABU and SAP.
Investigators documented the transfer to the suspect of over 1.2 million US dollars and nearly 100 thousand euros in cash. According to Article 368-5 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, the former official is suspected of abusing his official position and receiving illegal benefits in particularly large amounts.
According to Part 1 of Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt is proven in accordance with the law and established by a court verdict.
According to the investigation, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office approached the former Deputy Prime Minister with a demand for his detention. They claim that the suspect participated in the legalization of funds through the 'laundry', which was under the control of a criminal organization. Additionally, he is accused of receiving illegal benefits in large amounts. In this regard, there is a suspicion that he abused his official position.