NABU and SAPO have exposed the head of one of the departments of the Main Department of the State Tax Service in Sumy region while receiving illegal benefits. According to the investigation, the official demanded UAH 2 million from a representative of a private company operating in the frontline area. This was reported by the press service of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine.
For these funds, she promised to contribute to the successful completion of the tax audit and not create artificial obstacles to the work of the company. Law enforcement officers detained her immediately after receiving part of the amount — 1.5 million UAH. The detention took place in accordance with Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine.
Based on the collected evidence, the officials were reported on suspicion under Part 4 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The issue of choosing a preventive measure for her is currently being resolved. Investigative actions are ongoing, law enforcement officers are establishing all the circumstances of the crime and checking the possible involvement of other persons.
The State Tax Service of Ukraine, commenting on the revelation of the official of the State Tax Service in the Sumy region, stated:
“The State Tax Service comprehensively supports the work of law enforcement agencies and provides all necessary information within its competence. The tax authority is interested in a comprehensive, objective and rapid establishment of all the circumstances of the case.”
Also in March, NABU and SAPO exposed a group of individuals who in 2014–2019 appropriated over UAH 32 million from Ukroboronprom enterprises. The investigation believes that the funds were withdrawn through payment for services to foreign intermediary companies that actually did not perform any work.
