ESBU detectives ensured the reimbursement of nearly UAH 7 million by an enterprise in the Vinnytsia region

 Detectives of the Territorial Office of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine in the Vinnytsia region, in the course of a pre-trial investigation, secured the restitution of UAH 6.8 million in unpaid Value Added Tax to the state budget.

The investigation established that a freight transportation enterprise had unsubstantiatedly generated a VAT tax credit. This was achieved by recording the procurement of goods in financial reports that were not utilized in the company's actual business operations. These goods primarily consisted of automotive spare parts and consumables for passenger vehicles. Consequently, the entity’s tax liabilities were understated by UAH 6.8 million.

The head of the enterprise has been notified of suspicion under Part 1 of Article 212 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (intentional tax evasion in significant amounts).

During the course of the pre-trial investigation, the damages caused to the state were reimbursed in full. Consequently, the criminal proceedings were referred to court with a motion to release the individual from criminal liability.

Procedural oversight was conducted by prosecutors of the Vinnytsia Regional Prosecutor's Office.