SBU in Kherson region documented the systematic tax evasion in especially large amounts.

Allegedly, the representative of the local commercial entity set up a scheme to minimize mandatory payments to the state budget. The fraudster supplied food to production facilities in different regions via fictitious individual entrepreneurs. Afterwards, he sent the manufactured goods to the wholesale and retail trade networks.

According to preliminary estimates, the state budget lost more than UAH 8 million (USD 275,863) tax revenues during the first half of this year.

During searches of the suspects’ residences, offices and vehicles, law enforcement officers found computers, seals, stamps of enterprises, financial and economic documents with evidence of the illegal activities, as well as accounting fraud and over UAH 4.5 million cash (USD 155,173).

The criminal proceedings were initiated for evasion of taxes, duties or other mandatory payments. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing to establish all circumstances of the case and bring to justice all involved persons.

The exposing operation was carried out jointly with the State Fiscal Service in Kherson region under the procedural guidance of the Kherson Region Prosecutor's Office.