Ex-leadership of Ivano-Frankivsk Prosecutor’s Office suspected of systematic corruption

NABU and SAPO have notified the former head of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office and the former head of one of its departments of suspicion.

According to the investigation, they demanded and received unlawful benefits from companies to refrain from bringing their employees to criminal liability and to close criminal proceedings.

Episode 1: $100,000 for closing a state property case

In 2021, the prosecutors demanded $100,000 to adopt decisions in the interests of officials of a state-owned enterprise and a private company that had misappropriated the enterprise’s property. In particular, they promised to ensure the closure of proceedings and prevent those responsible from being held liable.

After receiving the funds, the case was closed.

Legal classification: Part 4, Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Episode 2: 3% for "peace of mind"

The suspects organized a scheme of systematic receipt of unlawful benefits from a private company engaged in road construction in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. During 2019–2021, the company concluded contracts worth hundreds of millions of hryvnias and, at the prosecutors’ demand, was required to transfer 3% to them. In return, the officials promised not to take measures in response to possible violations during the works.

In November–December 2021, the suspects received part of the agreed amount.

Legal classification: Part 3, Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

The investigation is ongoing. The full circle of persons involved in the crime is being established.