ESBU in the Kyiv region has ensured the reimbursement of over UAH 5 million in unpaid taxes to the budget

 Detectives of the Territorial Office of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine in the Kyiv region ensured the reimbursement of over UAH 5 million in damages caused to the state budget.

The investigation established that the director of an enterprise specializing in road maintenance intentionally evaded paying value-added tax throughout the year.

In particular, the manager documented fictitious operations regarding the alleged purchase of fuel and lubricants from a third-party company. No actual delivery of goods took place; however, false information about the enterprise's expenses was entered into tax reports.

The total amount of damages caused to the state budget, according to the forensic economic expertise, amounted to over UAH 5 million.

The pre-trial investigation was initiated on the basis of an analytical product compiled by analysts of the Territorial Office of the ESBU in the Kyiv region.

The head of the enterprise was notified of suspicion of committing a criminal offense provided for by Part 1 of Article. 212 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (tax evasion).

ESBU detectives ensured the full reimbursement of damages caused to the state by the enterprise. The funds have already been paid to the budget. The criminal proceedings were sent to court with a motion to release [the individual] from criminal liability.

Operational support – Strategic Investigations Department in Kyiv of the National Police of Ukraine. Procedural guidance – prosecutors of the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office.