The ESBU in the Lviv region ensured the reimbursement of over UAH 4.9 million in VAT to the state budget

 During the pre-trial investigation, detectives of the Territorial Office of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine in the Lviv region ensured the reimbursement of over UAH 4.9 million in unpaid Value Added Tax to the state budget.

The investigation established that officials of a construction company received funds from a customer for work performed but failed to declare them in full.

As a result, tax liabilities were understated, leading to tax evasion amounting to over UAH 4.9 million.

The suspects were notified of suspicion under Part 1 of Article 212 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. During the pre-trial investigation, the damages caused to the budget were reimbursed in full. Consequently, a motion was submitted to the court to release the officials from criminal liability.

Procedural guidance in the criminal proceedings was provided by prosecutors of the Lviv Regional Prosecutor's Office.