63-million scheme involving trade union property uncovered in Vinnytsia; seven suspects identified
Kyiv • UNN
Seven individuals are suspected of, among other things, illegally alienating the "Podillia" tourist complex in Vinnytsia through controlled companies. The losses to the state from the scheme exceeded 63 million hryvnias.
Law enforcement officers have uncovered the illegal alienation of trade union property in Vinnytsia, including the "Podillia" tourist complex, with losses to the state exceeding UAH 63 million; seven suspects have been identified, the Prosecutor General's Office reported on Monday, according to UNN.
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"Under the procedural guidance of the Prosecutor General's Office, in cooperation with the SBI and the SSU, a criminal organization whose members were involved in the illegal alienation of trade union real estate has been exposed," the statement reads.
As part of the criminal proceedings, seven individuals have been notified of suspicion, including the former head of PrJSC "Ukrproftour" and officials of PrJSC "Vinnytsiaturyst." They are charged with participation in a criminal organization and embezzlement of property on an especially large scale.
According to the investigation, the suspects organized a scheme for the phased transfer of trade union property into private ownership through controlled structures. "In particular, the 'Podillia' tourist complex in Vinnytsia was alienated in parts at an undervalued cost, which allowed the facility to be effectively transferred into private hands at a price significantly lower than the market value," the report states.
According to expert findings, the state suffered over UAH 63 million in damages.
The former head of PrJSC "Ukrproftour" has been detained. At the request of the prosecutor's office, the court ordered a preventive measure—detention with an alternative bail of UAH 20 million. The issue of preventive measures for the other suspects is currently being decided.