Detectives of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine exposed a scheme of illegal manufacture, storage and sale of excisable goods on an industrial scale in Chernihiv region.

The investigation identified residents of Chernihiv region who by prior conspiracy, equipped warehouses for the production of counterfeit alcohol. Vodka, whiskey, cognac under the guise of well-known brands were produced on special equipment on an industrial scale. Excise tax stamps were also forged.

Detectives searched the warehouses. They seized more than 5 thousand liters of alcohol-containing liquid, flavoring concentrate and baggies for packaging of finished counterfeit products. Accessories and equipment for packaging alcohol were found - labels, bottles, lids, plastic tubs, pumps, scales, etc. The amount of confiscated products and equipment is almost UAH 5 million.

The pre-trial investigation is ongoing, investigative actions are underway and the full range of persons involved is being identified.

The pre-trial investigation in the criminal proceedings on the grounds of criminal offenses stipulated by part 2 Article 28, part 2 Article 204, part 2 Article 199 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine is carried out by detectives of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine under the operational support of the Security Service of Ukraine and the procedural guidance of the Prosecutor General's Office.

Recently, detectives of the Economic Security Bureau in Odesa region exposed a group of people who had been selling tobacco products without excise stamps and counterfeit alcohol for a long time. Read more https://esbu.gov.ua/en/news/esbu-seizes-7-thousand-packs-of-cigarettes-and-counterfeit-alcohol-in-odesa-region