The SBU stopped assisting “DNR” terrorist organization via illegal supplies of coal to Ukraine and the EU countries.

Law enforcement established that the illegal scheme was organized by an owner of Donetsk city preparation plant of the Enerhoimpeks group. The fraudster agreed with DNR leaders to “help” the militants to sort and enrich coal mined at the “nationalized” mines.

The organizers, using forged documents, “officially” supplied and sold coal in Ukraine and several EU countries via Russia. Most of the earnings were transferred to the “DNR” pseudo-budget and for financial support of the IAF.

To carry out unlawful activities, the organizer registered a shell company in city of Kyiv.

Within the criminal proceedings, law enforcement officers conducted searches of the office and the suspects’ residences in Kyiv city. They seized forged documents and seals of legal entities proving the fraud.

The issue of serving the organizer and other involved persons suspicion notices for creation of a terrorist group or terrorist organization is being resolved.

The pre-trial investigation is underway.

The operation was conducted under the procedural supervision of the Kyiv Region Prosecutor's Office.