The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have jointly uncovered an organized group that attempted to embezzle more than 24 million hryvnias at the Izmail seaport.
The criminal scheme involved the port director, beneficiaries of private supplier companies, and their accomplices. Each group member played their role, creating conditions for fraud and corruption, depriving honest businessmen of the ability to compete in the market.
According to law enforcement, over two years, the organized group managed to embezzle a significant sum of money, which was used for the personal purposes of the scheme participants. All suspects have been notified of suspicion and the issue of preventive measures is being considered.
It should be noted that all accused have the right to the presumption of innocence, which states that they cannot be punished until the court has finally resolved their case.