Rivne MP under investigation for millions in undeclared assets

SBI officers found a deputy of the Rivne Regional Council, who is also deputy head of the Polissia Forestry Office of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine", undeclared assets worth millions of dollars. UNN reports this with reference to the State Bureau of Investigation. to the State Bureau of Investigation.

Until February 2023, the defendant served as the head of the Rivne Regional Forestry and Hunting Department until February 23.  Then he took one of the leading positions in the Polissia Forestry Office of the State Forestry Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine."

"While working in the executive branch and local government, he managed to illegally enriched himself by millions of dollars.

Within the framework of the criminal proceedings, searches were conducted in including in his home and the workplace of the MP and his family members. During During the investigative actions, more than $4 million in cash alone was found and seized in in various currencies," the SBI reported.

Also, law enforcement officers  found three luxury cars "AUDI Q8", "Mercedes-Benz GLE 350E, BMW X5, jewelry and expensive watches, including of the elite brand "Рatek philippe".  Gold coins, gold bars, 2 pistols, a Kalashnikov assault rifle with 16 magazines with ammunition.

In addition, the MP owned four land plots in Rivne, on which where he built cottages. The plots were registered to nominees, controlled by the "elected official".

The defendant was served a notice of suspicion under the article of illicit enrichment (Art. 368-5 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

The sanction of the article provides for punishment in the form of imprisonment for up to 10 years.

The SBI added that a letter was sent to the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption a letter was sent to the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption to monitor the lifestyle of the defendant and his family.

Procedural guidance is provided by the Prosecutor General's Office.