Sale of transformers to Kharkivoblenergo at inflated prices: two co-organizers of criminal scheme detained

Sale of transformers to Kharkivoblenergo at inflated prices: two co-organizers of criminal scheme detained

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Law enforcement officers detained two people involved in a scheme to embezzle UAH 12.5 million and attempt to misappropriate another UAH 120 million from Kharkivoblenergo JSC. The scheme involved the purchase of energy equipment at inflated prices.

Law enforcers detained two co-organizers of a criminal scheme to seize more than UAH 12.5 million and attempted to seize another UAH 120 million of funds of Kharkivoblenergo JSC, UNN reports with reference to the SAPO.

"...detained two co-organizers of a criminal scheme to seize more than UAH 12.5 million and attempted to seize another UAH 120 million of funds of Kharkivoblenergo JSC during the purchase of power equipment, namely transformer equipment and electrical measuring devices," the statement said.

According to the NABU, this is about the sale of transformers and meters to Kharkivoblenergo at inflated prices.

The issue of serving a notice of suspicion to the individuals is currently being resolved.

Law enforcement officials promise to provide details later.