Based on materials from the ESBU, the fuel company reimbursed the budget for nearly UAH 4.7 million in unpaid taxes

 Detectives from the Territorial Office of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine in the Odesa region have completed a pre-trial investigation into criminal proceedings for tax evasion.

The company, which specializes in the wholesale trade of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels, has fully compensated the state for the losses incurred.

The investigation established that in the third quarter of 2025, company officials underreported actual income from the sale of fuel and lubricants by more than UAH 23 million. As a result, the state lost approximately UAH 4.7 million in income tax and VAT.

During authorized searches, detectives seized cash received from the sale of fuel and lubricants, as well as mobile and office equipment, documents, and rough notes. The total value of the seized items exceeded UAH 1 million.

To ensure compensation for damage caused by a criminal offense, the court imposed an arrest on the seized property.

Based on the evidence gathered, detectives informed the company's director of suspicion under Article 212, Part 1, of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (intentional tax evasion).

During the pre-trial investigation, the company voluntarily reimbursed the unpaid taxes. The funds have already been transferred to the budget. The criminal proceedings have been referred to the court.

The proceedings are being supervised by prosecutors from the Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office.

are being supervised by prosecutors from the Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office.