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ESBU uncovers underground alcohol production in Kyiv region
posted 10 July 2023 16:25


Detectives of the Territorial Department of the Economic Security Bureau in Kyiv region jointly with other law enforcement agencies stopped the activity of underground production of alcoholic beverages in Obukhiv district of Kyiv region.

The investigation established that a group of people organized illegal production of alcoholic beverages and other alcohol-containing products in Vasylkiv. They purchased raw materials and set up equipment, thus ensuring a full cycle of counterfeit production. The counterfeit which is dangerous to life and health was produced in a private house. The counterfeit products were poured into tetrapaks and plastic containers under the guise of well-known brands. The counterfeit was sold in large batches to trusted customers.

Employers of the ESBU seized almost 12 thousand liters of counterfeit alcohol and counterfeit excise tax stamps. They also seized equipment, packaging, additives, flavors, etc. In addition, during the searches 6.4 thousand cigarettes without excise stamps were found and seized. The estimated value of the seized counterfeit products and property is UAH 2.5 million.

The pre-trial investigation in the criminal proceedings on the grounds of a criminal offense stipulated by Part 2 Art. 199 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (manufacture, storage, purchase, use of counterfeit excise tax stamps in the sale of goods) and Part 3 Art. 204 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (illegal manufacture, storage, sale of excisable goods) is being conducted by detectives of the Territorial Department of the ESBU in Kyiv region together with the Strategic investigations department in Kyiv region of the Strategic investigations department of the National Police and the procedural guidance of the prosecutor office.


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