Detectives of the Territorial Administration of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine in Chernivtsi region completed the pre-trial investigation of the criminal proceedings and drew up an indictment against a resident of Bukovyna on the fact of illegal acquisition for the purpose of sale, transportation for the purpose of sale and storage for this purpose of illegally manufactured tobacco products (Part 1 of Article 204 Criminal Code of Ukraine).

The investigation established that a citizen of Ukraine purchased 10,000 packs of cigarettes without excise tax stamps , which he planned to sell at his place of residence. However, he could not prove his criminal intent directed at the sale of excise goods, because his illegal activities were stopped by law enforcement officers.

In particular, during the inspection of the scene of the incident, 10,000 packs of illegally manufactured tobacco products without Ukrainian excise tax stamps were found and seized in the attic of the suspect's utility room. The suspect planned to sell tobacco products on the territory of Chernivtsi region.

The examination confirmed that the labeling on the specified tobacco products did not meet the requirements of the legislation.

Subsequently, the court seized the confiscated tobacco products. The amount of seized property is approximately UAH 500,000.

On February 22, 2023, the Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor's Office sent an indictment to the court.

Note: in accordance with Art. 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is considered innocent of committing a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until his guilt is proven in a legal manner and established by a court verdict.