The court's decision on the review of Oleksandr Katsuba's verdict
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv dismissed the application of lawyer Oleksandr Katsuba for the review of the 2017 verdict under newly discovered circumstances. This decision means that the previously issued verdict, under which Katsuba was found guilty of creating a criminal organization and embezzling property, will remain in force. The verdict was delivered on March 10, 2017, and Katsuba was sentenced to one year and five months in prison, which were counted according to Savchenko's law.
Criminal cases of Oleksandr Katsuba
Oleksandr Katsuba became a figure in a criminal case related to fuel fraud totaling over 450 million hryvnias. In 2012-2013, he assisted businessman Serhii Kurchenko in stealing gasoline for that same amount. In addition, Katsuba is also involved in the 'Boyko towers' case, which concerns overpayment of about 300 million dollars. A plea bargain was entered into back in 2017, and Katsuba paid 100 million hryvnias to the budget.
It should be noted that the conclusion of the polygraph expert, necessary for further consideration of the case, was obtained only in 2025. This may be one of the factors that influenced the court's decision to dismiss Katsuba's application for the review of the verdict. Thus, further actions in this case remain in question, as the court did not consider the possibility of changing the previously made decision.
The court's decision regarding Oleksandr Katsuba's application highlights the complexity of the review process for criminal cases, especially in the context of delays in obtaining necessary expert conclusions.
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This may also indicate certain systemic problems in the Ukrainian judicial system that affect cases related to corruption and economic crimes. It is important to monitor further resolutions in this case, as they may influence public opinion regarding the fight against corruption in Ukraine.