SBU exposed the embezzlement scheme set up by ex-managers of the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety (Ukrtransbezpeka) with UAH 100 million (USD 3,5 million) turnover.

The SBU operatives established that the officials organized the deal in 2018 based upon the public purchase of dimensional weighing systems for weighing trucks. Allegedly, the Ukrtransbezpeka officials, in accomplice with representatives of other companies, purchased these systems at a price much higher than the market price. In addition, the systems couldn't be used for its intended purpose due to their configuration.

According to the experts, the actions of officials caused the budget losses of almost UAH 109 million (USD 3,8 million).

The law enforcement officers conducted searches in the premises of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, Ukrtransbezpeka and at the residences of the perpetrators. During the searches, the documents confirming the functioning of the illegal scheme were seized.

The investigation is ongoing. After the forensics, the perpetrators will be served notices of suspicion.

The operation was conducted by the officers of the SBU Main Directorate for Combating Corruption and Organized Crime jointly with the Main Investigative Department of the National Police.