Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau uncovered a corruption scheme in the energy sector. During the investigation, it was revealed that approximately $100 million passed through the office of participants in this scheme. The operational phase of the investigation is currently ongoing, during which important documents have been seized. A financial investigation is planned next to establish where the funds were transferred and whether they were invested in real estate or other assets.
It also turned out that participants in the corruption scheme frequently used cryptocurrency, complicating the tracking of cash flows. To enhance the investigation, NABU is considering the possibility of creating international investigative groups, which have previously shown high effectiveness in combating corruption.
'Now we need to trace the flow of funds through state or private banks, the flow of funds abroad, they often used, according to our information, cryptocurrency - this will also complicate this whole story very much' - Semen Kryvonos, Director of NABU.
The investigation allowed to identify and hold accountable individuals who abused their positions in the energy sector. Eradicating corruption is an essential step towards building a transparent and fair state.