In Kyiv region, the SBU uncovered the officials of state-owned aviation enterprise causing large losses to the state budget during the renovation and reconstruction works of the facility.

SBU operatives established that the officials in collusion with contactor unduly changed the terms and value of a contract, violating the requirements of the legislation on public procurement. Unlawful actions led to the increase of the final cost of repair works and caused losses to the state budget amounting to UAH 3 million (USD 111,100).

Within the framework of criminal proceeding initiated under P.5 Art 191 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, the law enforcement officers found documentation containing the information about financial and economic transactions. Economic and handwriting examinations were initiated.

On the basis of gathered sufficient evidence, the former manager was served a notice of suspicion of committing a crime stipulated by P.5 Art. 191 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

The operation was conducted by the SBU Main Directorate for the Counterintelligence Protection of the National Economy jointly with the Main National Police Department in Kyiv region under the legal supervision of Prosecutor’s Office of Kyiv region.