The ESBU in the Chernivtsi region ensured the reimbursement of UAH 2 million in taxes unpaid by an electrical goods retailer to the budget

 Detectives from the Territorial Office of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine in the Chernivtsi region have completed a pre-trial investigation in criminal proceedings involving official forgery, which resulted in a loss of nearly UAH 2 million to the budget.

According to the investigation, the individual entrepreneur systematically entered inaccurate information into tax and accounting reports during 2023-2024. Thus, the defendant in the case concealed the real amounts of income from the sale of household appliances, which led to non-payment of a single tax in the amount of 2 million UAH.

It was also established that she was maintaining "gray accounting" and entering false data on the origin, cost, and sale of goods.

The legality of the investigation's conclusions was confirmed by a forensic economic examination.

During the pre-trial investigation, the detectives of ESBU ensured full compensation for the losses caused to the state. The funds have already been transferred to the state budget.

The defendant in the case was informed of suspicion under Part 2 of Article 366 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (official forgery, which caused grave consequences). The indictment was sent to the court.

Operational support was provided by employees of the Security Service of Ukraine in the Chernivtsi region.

Procedural management – Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor's Office.