In Lviv region, the SBU exposed a large-scale illegal scheme, organized by the management of one of the branches of Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC.

An official of the Novoyavorivsk Electric Networks branch, managed by Naftogaz Teplo LLC, "guaranteed" not to impede with the connection of an apartment house to electric networks for UAH 1,4 m (USD 50,000). He also promised assistance in the stable supply of electricity to consumers.

The SBU detained the official on receiving an advance of UAH 1 m (USD 35,700).

The detainee is to be served a suspicion notice of taking a bribe by an official.

The investigation is ongoing. The information about other facts of bribery and illegal schemes is being checked.

The operation was carried out by the SBU Office in Lviv region together with investigators of the National Police under the supervision of the Lviv Regional Prosecutor's Office with the assistance of Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC management.