Prosecutors of the Office of the Attorney General reported suspicions against four members of an organized criminal group who, by prior agreement, illegally appropriated funds from a capital enterprise.

The individuals involved, including a former member of the Ukrainian Parliament of the VII–VIII convocations, promised to transfer ownership of part of a premises in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv. The deal was made, the money was received, but nothing was actually transferred.

According to the investigation, all actions were well planned in advance: the ex-MP involved controlled firms and his people - lawyers, a legal advisor, and the director of the company. As a result of the schemes, the entire building was transferred to a non-resident company in 2021, causing the victim losses exceeding 21 million UAH.

Sanctioned searches were conducted at the residences of the suspects. Phones were found containing correspondence that confirms agreements regarding the scheme of appropriation of funds and alienation of real estate.

The organizer and his accomplices have been notified by prosecutors of the Office of the Attorney General of suspicion of property appropriation, money laundering, and official forgery. Currently, a motion is being prepared for the court regarding preventive measures, including detention.

The investigation under Part 3 of Article 27, Part 5 of Article 191, Part 3 of Article 27, Part 3 of Article 28, Part 2 of Article 366, Part 3 of Article 27, and Part 3 of Article 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine is ongoing. The investigation is being conducted by the National Police investigators with operational support from the DSR.

Note: according to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is considered innocent of committing a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt is proven in a lawful manner and established by a court verdict.