The SBU Main Investigation Department is conducting a pre-trial investigation of illegal activities of Donetskoblgaz PJSC officials aimed at damaging critical infrastructure facilities. The officials are suspected of sabotage.

Pursuant to SBU materials, the Shevchenkivsky District Court of Kyiv took the decision to seize 49.99% of shares of Donetskoblgaz PJSC. The shares were owned by offshore companies and controlled by a Ukrainian citizen who left Ukraine in 2014. Currently, the woman is hiding in Russia.

The court ruling established to transfer the management rights to the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA).

In addition, the court passed a verdict to transfer the seized shares of Donetskoblgaz PJSC to Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC. The company should prevent any loss or misappropriation of the property until the assets are transferred to ARMA.