Agency for Search and Asset Management (ARMA) made public the results of his work in the field of search and management of assets belonging to those involved in corruption cases related to the illegal transfer of persons across the border of Ukraine. Since the beginning of the full-scale incursion, the agency has processed about 700 appeals from law enforcement agencies conducting criminal proceedings related to violations at the border. Among the parties involved in the cases are state officials and officials involved in illegal activities involving the movement of persons across the state border.
As a result of ARMA’s investigations, it was possible to identify significant assets that may be related to corrupt activities at the border. In particular, the list of discovered property includes:
- 700 cars;
- 390 objects of residential real estate;
- 138 objects of non-residential real estate;
- 544 land plots;
- 12 units of sea and river transport;
- 19 units of agricultural machinery;
- 146 weapons;
- shares in the authorized capital of enterprises for the total amount of 392.6 million hryvnias;
- 14.7 million hryvnias in bank accounts.
ARMA emphasizes that the fight against corruption is critical, especially during martial law, when every resource must be directed to support the state. Illegal smuggling of persons across the border is one of the most urgent criminal offenses in the conditions of war, and ARMA responds promptly to all requests of law enforcement agencies to search for and identify assets belonging to those involved in these cases.
The agency emphasizes that every resource stolen by corrupt officials must be returned to the state. ARMA, for its part, is ready to ensure effective management of seized assets to replenish the state budget. All discovered assets have been handed over to pre-trial investigation authorities so they can seize them. After that, the assets will be transferred to the management of ARMA, which will allow them to be used effectively for the benefit of the state.
This large-scale process testifies to the systematic work of ARMA in identifying and searching for the assets of corrupt persons involved in illegal activities, especially in the field of violating the rules of crossing the state border during martial law. Thanks to the transparent and coordinated work of the agency and law enforcement officers, significant resources will be returned to the state, which will help support the economy and meet defense needs.
