The SSU, the State Bureau of Investigations and the Prosecutor General’s Office have collected evidence of high treason committed by a current member of Ukrainian parliament.

According to the investigation, the person in question was systematically engaged in information and subversive activities against Ukraine.

He massively spread russian propaganda fakes about events in our country and its foreign policy. In October-November 2024, he disseminated distorted information about the command of Ukraine’s Defense Forces and public sentiments.

To spin kremlin’s narratives, he actively used his channels on YouTube and Telegram, as well as broadcasts on Ukrainian and enemy mass media.

An independent examination confirmed the facts of his criminal actions to the detriment of Ukraine’s defense capability and information security.

The pre-trial investigation also obtained evidence that during 2020-2023, the MP repeatedly visited Belarus, where he was in communication with the leadership of this state and was setting up ‘schemes’ to purchase electricity and ammonia fertilizers for companies under his control at a reduced cost.

Subsequently, his affiliated commercial entities sold these resources at an artificially high price to obtain excessive profits.

To carry out the transactions, the official involved front persons, including non-residents of the controlled companies.

Based on the evidence, the parliamentarian was served a notice of suspicion under Article 111.1 of the CCU (high treason).

The court is to decide on a measure of restraint. The investigation is ongoing. The suspect faces up to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.