Specialists of the security service of NJSC “Naftogaz of Ukraine” together with representatives of LLC “Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine” exposed a large-scale scheme of illegal withdrawal of natural gas, which involved one of the gas filling compressor stations in Sumy. This was reported by the press service of Gazmerezh..
During the analysis of technical and accounting data, a significant difference was recorded between the declared indicators and the actual volumes of gas consumption. In addition, it turned out that the company had expanded its activities to the territory of Vinnytsia region without permits.
After Gazmerezh appealed, law enforcement agencies opened criminal proceedings. During the investigative actions at the facility in Sumy, unauthorized interference with the operation of a gas meter was discovered, and in Vinnytsia, a probable place of illegal connection to the gas distribution network was discovered.
According to the results of inspections of both stations, acts of violation were drawn up, on the basis of which the responsible persons were charged 56.6 million hryvnias in fines for gas theft. A total of 25 searches have been conducted, evidence of illegal activity has been seized, and one official in Vinnytsia Oblast has already been reported for suspicion.
