The leader of an organized group who tried to steal funds from Ukrzaliznytsia was detained

NABU and SAPO exposed an organized group, which included Ukrzaliznytsia officials and entrepreneurs, for the seizure of funds from Ukrzaliznytsia JSC

On February 26, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office exposed an organized group that tried to seize the financial resources of Ukrzaliznytsia JSC. The group included UZ officials and entrepreneurs.

This was reported on the official website of NABU.

The leader of the group, an entrepreneur, turned to familiar officials to gain control over the financial flows of Ukrzaliznytsia JSC in order to seize the company’s funds. With the help of these acquaintances, he ensured that his people were appointed to leadership positions in Ukrzaliznytsia.

During 2018-2021, officials of Ukrzaliznytsia JSC ensured the victory of the company controlled by the group leader in the tender for the purchase of pneumatic tools.

After this, the company supplied products to UZ branches at inflated prices. The amount of the overpayment amounted to 11.4 million hryvnia, which the organized group took possession of and used at its own discretion.

Suspicion was announced to 9 persons:

• two leaders of an organized group;
• six officials of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia”;
• LLC beneficiary.

The leader of the organized group has been arrested, and investigations into other episodes of criminal activity are underway.