Extorting 2 million UAH from frontline business: another tax official received a notice of suspicion
Kyiv • UNN
A tax inspector in the Sumy region was served a notice of suspicion for participating in a 2 million UAH scheme. He assisted his superior in extorting money from a business in exchange for a successful audit.
The NABU and SAP have notified a participant in a corruption scheme organized by the head of one of the departments of the Main Directorate of the State Tax Service in the Sumy region of suspicion. This refers to her subordinate — a chief state tax audit inspector, reports UNN with reference to the NABU.
Details
According to the investigation, the official demanded 2 million UAH from a representative of a private company operating in the frontline territory. In exchange, she promised a successful audit and not to create artificial obstacles to its business activities.
The suspect, resorting to conspiracy measures, organized meetings between the business representative and the department head, and also conducted the audit for which the bribe was demanded in exchange for "successful" results.
The accomplice's actions are classified under Part 5 of Art. 27, Part 4 of Art. 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
The official was notified of suspicion in March of this year.
The investigation is ongoing; the possible involvement of other persons in the crime is being established.
As a reminder
Law enforcement officers exposed the head of one of the departments of the Main Directorate of the State Tax Service in the Sumy region for demanding and receiving an improper benefit.
According to the investigation, the official, by prior conspiracy, demanded 2 million hryvnias from a representative of a private company in the frontline territory. In exchange, she promised a successful audit and the absence of artificial obstacles to its business activities.
After receiving 1.5 million hryvnias, the official was detained and notified of suspicion under Part 4 of Art. 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.