Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau have exposed an officer of the Security Service of Ukraine for inciting the provision of an undue advantage to law enforcement officials in order to return funds seized during searches and to close a criminal case. This was reported by UNN with reference to the press service of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.
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The investigation established that an entrepreneur, through an acquaintance, approached the SBU officer to clarify the circumstances of the seizure of over 6 million hryvnias in cash during searches. These took place in May 2025 at one of the enterprises in Zaporizhzhia.
However, instead of providing explanations, the Security Service employee proposed returning the money for half of the seized amount. Subsequently, he suggested arranging a deal for 150,000 US dollars with law enforcement officers not only for the return of all seized funds but also for the closure of the case, according to the SAPO statement.
The detainee was served a notice of suspicion under Part 2 of Art. 15, Part 4 of Art. 27, and Part 3 of Art. 369 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The sanction of these articles provides for imprisonment of up to 8 years or more.