The SBU exposed a businessman on bribing a head of the Energy Customs of the State Customs Service for assisting in illegal import of oil products.

The operatives documented that the businessman was engaged in the import of light oil products.

During 2018-2020, the fuel was imported to Ukraine via a bogus firm using the forged documents.

Allegedly, grey imports allowed the offenders to transport to the Ukrainian customs territory over 18 thousand tons of diesel fuel (total cost is USD 11.5 million).

To continue such illegal import, the businessman contacted the customs officer with an “attractive offer”.

The law enforcement officers detained the head of the importing company on giving a bribe. The issue of choosing a type of detention to the detainee is currently being resolved.

The investigation is ongoing.

The operation was conducted by the SBU Main Directorate for Counterintelligence Protection of the State's Interests in the Sphere of Economic Security jointly with Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office and the Main National Police Department in Kyiv city.