NABU Discovered Illegal Enrichment of Former Commander of Logistics of the Air Forces Amounting to 21 Million UAH

Discovery of Illegal Enrichment

According to НАЗК: The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NABU) has detected signs of illegal enrichment of the former commander of logistics of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine amounting to nearly 21 million hryvnias. Monitoring materials, conducted since 2019, have been forwarded to the State Bureau of Investigation (DBR), which has already notified the official of the suspicion of illegal enrichment.

Assets and Their Origin

According to the investigation, the official and associated persons acquired numerous assets, the legality of which is not supported by official incomes. Among the assets identified during the investigation are:

• four plots of land,
• four vehicles,
• apartments in Bukovel,
• six apartments in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Zhytomyr,
• three residential houses,
• five non-residential premises and a garage.

The total value of these assets is nearly 21 million hryvnias.

It is important to note that the property was registered in the names of close relatives, including the civil wife, parents, son, and godfather. However, according to the investigation, the actual owner and administrator of the assets remained the former official. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.

The discovery of signs of illegal enrichment of the former official indicates the intensification of the fight against corruption in Ukraine, especially among high-ranking officials. This may also impact public trust in law enforcement agencies and their ability to effectively respond to corruption crimes.

Further steps in the investigation may determine not only the fate of the suspect but also the general situation regarding corruption in government structures.

The recent findings by NABU highlight the ongoing issues of corruption within Ukrainian governmental bodies. In a similar vein, the actions of Ukraine's anti-corruption watchdog have led to significant penalties for four declarants, with several cases being forwarded to law enforcement. This underscores the broader efforts to tackle corruption in the country. For more details on these developments, you can read about the recent penalties imposed on declarants.