Mykola Tyshchenko was reported under suspicion of taking a bribe to cover up the activities of a call center
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have reported suspicion to the current People’s Deputy of Ukraine. According to data of the investigation, he is charged with requesting an illegal benefit, legalizing funds, and making false statements in the declaration.
According to media reports, the suspicion was received by the People’s Deputy of Ukraine Mykola Tyshchenko. The NABU noted that in August 2023, the deputy, under the guise of combating the activities of the so-called “call centers”, asked a person he considered involved in their work for over $1 million in illegal benefits.
“In return, he promised to use his powers to interfere in the activities of some “call centers” in the interests of this person and not to interfere with the work of others. However, he did not receive any illegal benefit,” the NABU reported.
In addition, according to the investigation, the MP legalized UAH 12.6 million of illegal origin. To do this, according to the NABU, he drew up a fictitious donation agreement with his ex-wife.
The investigation established that she did not have legal income for such a gift, and the funds were not actually transferred. Later, the MP reflected this income in his annual declaration, which, according to the investigation, indicates that he entered knowingly false information.
The case is being investigated by anti-corruption authorities, and further procedural decisions will depend on the results of the investigation and consideration of the materials in court.
