Following a full audit of his declaration carried out by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), an indictment has been filed against a member of the Uzhhorod City Council, who is accused of providing false information in his declaration amounting to nearly 78 million UAH.
During a comprehensive audit of his declaration submitted for 2024, the NACP established that the councillor had failed to declare a hotel with a floor area of over 1,074 square metres, which he had rented for business purposes, and a restaurant with a floor area of over 242 square metres, where his wife ran a business. Both properties form part of a hotel and restaurant complex owned by the deputy's mother.
In addition, the official declared over 108 million UAH in cash belonging to him and his wife. However, during the audit, he was unable to confirm the lawful origin of 28.3 million UAH required to account for the declared savings.
Following a full audit, the NACP forwarded the case file to the law enforcement authorities. The MP was notified that he was under suspicion under Part 2 of Article 366-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (wilful inclusion of knowingly false information in a declaration).
The pre-trial investigation was conducted by investigators from the Uzhhorod District Police Department in Zakarpattia region under the procedural supervision of the Uzhhorod District Prosecutor’s Office and with operational support from the Security Service of Ukraine in Zakarpattia region.
Disclaimer: In accordance with Part 1 of Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of a criminal offence and may not be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt has been proven in accordance with the law and established by a court conviction.
