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The Cabinet of Ministers has once again appointed an acting director of the BEB

The government has appointed Maksym Kuterga as the temporary head of the Bureau of Economic Security. Previously, he was the deputy of Serhiy Perkhun, whose term of office expired on April 9.

Economy • April 8, 11:42 AM • 9698 views

Embezzlement of UAH 5.3 million for the purchase of drones: BES serves notice of suspicion to Poltava City Council officials

The BES conducted searches in Poltava City Council over the embezzlement of UAH 5. 3 million in the purchase of drones. The former director and chief specialist of the defense department were notified of suspicion.

Crimes and emergencies • August 7, 04:19 PM • 24246 views

Counterfeit products worth UAH 15 million poisoned people - Kyiv exposes illegal tobacco sales network

The BES exposed a criminal group selling counterfeit e-cigarettes and hookah tobacco in Kyiv. Over 20 thousand packages of products worth over UAH 15 million were seized.

Economy • August 7, 01:59 PM • 19417 views

Almost a billion hryvnias - this is exactly the amount for which illegal tobacco products and equipment for their production were seized in Ukraine

Since the beginning of the year, more than 5 million packs of cigarettes and 15 production lines have been seized in Ukraine. BEB initiated 514 criminal proceedings on illegal trafficking of excisable goods, of which 351 relate to tobacco products.

Economy • August 5, 02:26 PM • 17915 views

Finished products worth more than UAH 350 million: large-scale scheme of illegal production of e-cigarette liquids exposed in Kyiv region

The BES and cyber police uncovered a large-scale underground production of e-liquids for electronic cigarettes. Products worth UAH 365 million were seized, including 1.8 million units of e-liquids and 15 thousand electronic devices.

Crimes and emergencies • July 29, 08:24 AM • 16038 views

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Gulliver's case on alleged tax evasion sent to court - BES

The Economic Security Bureau accuses the management of the Gulliver shopping center of tax evasion in 2019-2021. The mall denies the allegations, claiming that they are unfounded and refuted by experts.

Economy • July 25, 04:19 PM • 100838 views

Almost three million hryvnias worth of cigarettes did not reach post offices

Law enforcement officers seized counterfeit cigarettes worth UAH 2. 8 million in Sumy and Chernihiv regions. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing on the grounds of criminal offenses stipulated by Articles 199 and 204 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • July 25, 09:28 AM • 17334 views

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Meetings may take place in the coming days that should bring silence closer to Ukraine - Zelensky

Delayed by at least three weeks: Trump says Ukraine has not signed a mineral agreement

Zelenskyy may not go to the funeral of the Pope: who will represent Ukraine

Departure of Ukrainians abroad: sociologist talks about new trends

Ukraine has not received official signals from the US about their withdrawal from the peace process - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Funeral of Pope Francis: who will attend the ceremony and how the mass will be held

Salaries will grow by 3-4% annually in 2025-2027 - NBU forecast

Blocking the ARMA reform threatens the receipt of funding from the EU: the MP placed responsibility on Duma

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Ukraine has proposed a deal to purchase Patriot systems to defend against attacks

Trump allowed a meeting with Zelensky at the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican

A large-scale tank modernization project has started in the EU: 26 participants from 14 countries are involved

Counterfeit for 3.6 million: a large-scale scheme of illegal trafficking of excisable goods was exposed in Sumy region

The US has privately agreed to support a "coalition of the willing" - The Telegraph

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