Detectives of the Territorial Department of the ESBU in Zakarpattia region have completed a pre-trial investigation in a criminal proceeding over tax evasion. UAH 9.9 million was recovered to the budget.

The investigation established that the plant's officials leased warehouse space to private entrepreneurs in Tyachiv district.

However the payments from the tenants were not transferred to the accounts of the plant but to one of its branches. In addition part of the rent was paid in cash. Later these funds were used to pay for various services for both companies. At the same time the real profits of the plant were not reflected and no taxes were paid.

Detectives of the ESBU proved the guilt of officials in tax evasion. So far the state budget has received UAH 9.9 million. The case was referred to the court.

The pre-trial investigation under Part 2 of Art. 212 and Part 1 of Art. 212-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine was carried out by detectives of TD of the ESBU in Zakarpattia region. Operative support - detectives of the department for strategic protection of the economy of TD of the ESBU in Zakarpattia region. Prosecutors of the Zakarpattia Regional Prosecutor's Office are in charge of the proceedings.