The SSU and the SBI jointly with the Prosecutor General’s Office have collected evidence against a prosecutor of Fastiv District Prosecutor's Office in Kyiv region who set up a corrupt scheme.

The official extorted USD 30,000 from a local businessman involved in an investigation into forgery of documents, seals and stamps.

For the bribe, the prosecutor promised to close the criminal proceeding in question, in which he was the procedural supervisor.

The law enforcement documented the prosecutor receive the first part of the illegal benefit and detained him ‘red-handed’ when he received USD 15,000 - the second part.

In the course of the operation, the SSU also confirmed that the prosecutor had demanded to transfer another USD 15,000 to him - to close the second proceeding involving this entrepreneur.

During the searches at the suspect’s office and home, the SSU found evidence confirming his unlawful actions.

The official has been served a notice of suspicion under Article 368.4 of the CCU (acceptance of an offer, promise or receipt of an unlawful benefit by an official holding a particularly responsible position).

The court is to decide on custody as a measure of restraint. The investigation is ongoing. The suspect is facing up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Prosecutor General’s Office and with the assistance of Kyiv Region Prosecutor’s Office.