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NABU, SAPO expose criminal organization at Chernivtsi Customs Office

Due to the cooperation with the competent authorities of Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, the Czech Republic and Slovakia NABU and SAPO exposed a criminal organization at Chernivtsi Customs Office. Among its members were well-known businessmen from Chernivtsi and officials of the Chernivtsi Customs Office , including its ex-head and a former deputy of the Chernivtsi Regional Council. Their actions aimed at minimizing customs payments through the scheme of so-called 'gray' imports caused almost UAH 290 million in losses to the state.

Сriminal organization at Volyn Customs: new suspects

On April 3, 2024, NABU and SAPO notified four officials of Volyn Customs of suspicion of illegal minimization of customs payments and participation in a criminal scheme that caused UAH 475 million in losses to the state. Thus, the circle of suspects in this criminal investigation has expanded to 20 individuals.