Corruption at Volyn Customs: two suspects (PHOTOS)
NABU and SAPO have served charges on two officials of the Volyn Customs, whose actions led to UAH 53 million in damages to the state.
According to the investigation, in October-December 2020, customs officials facilitated the illegal transportation of Apple equipment through the Yahodyn international checkpoint without proper customs payments. The imported products were disguised as used agricultural machinery and mechanical equipment.
Eight episodes were documented where customs officials deliberately overlooked illegal transportation of goods, forged documents, and entered false information into the “Inspector” automated customs clearance system, unlawfully reducing customs payments.
Their actions fall under Part 2 Art. 364, Part 1 Art. 366 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
The investigation is ongoing. NABU and SAPO are identifying other possible members of the criminal organization.
According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is considered not-guilty in the commission of a crime and cannot be subject to criminal punishment until he or she is found guilty by court.
