Under the procedural guidance of the Office of the Prosecutor General, the pre-trial investigation into the case concerning the former deputy head of the Higher Economic Court of Ukraine has been completed.

He is suspected of receiving unlawful benefits, participating in a criminal organization, illegal enrichment, and laundering property obtained through criminal means.

According to the investigation, the former judge was part of an extensive criminal organization that included judges, their family members, lawyers, and court employees.

In fact, this structure built a multi-level system of influence over the judiciary:

– making "necessary" judicial decisions for unlawful benefits;

– interfering in the distribution of court cases and appointing "their" judges;

– exerting pressure on judges to ensure the desired outcome;

– formalizing illegally obtained funds in the names of front persons and controlled legal entities.

The organization was led by the former head of the Higher Economic Court of Ukraine, who is currently wanted. He and other participants in the scheme have previously been notified of suspicion, including for creating and participating in a criminal organization.

During the investigation, the circumstances of the illegal enrichment of the suspected former deputy head of the court during his tenure and his organization of the legalization of illegally obtained property totaling over 114 million UAH were also established. The property has been seized.

Currently, the pre-trial investigation has been completed. The defense has been granted access to the materials of the proceedings.

The investigation in the criminal proceedings and operational support were carried out by the State Bureau of Investigation (DBR).

Note: according to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a lawful manner and established by a court verdict.