The SBU blocked an underground production and sale of poor-quality petroleum products in Kirovohrad region. To increase the profit, the offenders diluted diesel fuel with gas condensate. Such activity caused the state losses and threatened technogenic safety.

Allegedly, several businessmen, who dealt with transportation of fuels and lubricants, organized the illegal business. To produce counterfeit goods, the offenders unlawfully used tanks and equipment of a motor transport base.

During the searches of underground production, law enforcement officers found over 100 tons of counterfeit oil products.

The offenders sold counterfeit to affiliated gas stations and farms.

During the investigative actions in the offenders’ offices and cars, the SBU found financial and economic documentation, as well as draft records proving illegal activity.

The pre-trial investigation is ongoing within the criminal proceeding initiated for violation of safety rules related to high-risk operation. The SBU is identifying all people involved in the illegal activity.

The operation was carried out jointly with investigators of the Main National Police Directorate in Kirovohrad region under the supervision of Kirovohrad Region Prosecutor's Office.