He allegedly inherited these funds from his parents, but according to operational data, a relative – a lieutenant general of the Russian Armed Forces – assisted him in withdrawing the money, as stated in the report.
"Based on the analysis of the official's declaration, in April 2023, while in office, he inherited from his mother bullion bank metals worth 3 million 555 thousand UAH, as well as nearly $6 million and 420 thousand UAH in cash. By October 2023, he received an inheritance from his father – over $56 million, 208.5 thousand UAH, and precious metals valued at 34.5 million UAH. However, in reality, he inherited a total of 700 thousand UAH from his parents," the police revealed.
Law enforcement concluded that the official may have inflated his assets in the 2023 declaration by $60.4 million more than the stated inheritance and bullion metals worth 38 million 55 thousand UAH.
"According to available information, these funds may belong to his relative from Russia – a general of the Russian Armed Forces, who obtained them through corrupt schemes and used them to finance 'investment' projects in Russia and in the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk and Donetsk regions, while the head of the department assisted him in legalizing them in Ukraine," the report stated.
Police, in collaboration with prosecutors, conducted over 30 searches in homes, apartments, garages, and vehicles used by the suspect and his close relatives. As a result of the inspections, jewelry, gold commemorative coins, icons, luxury watches from various brands, award, hunting, and firearms, as well as awards from Russia with unfilled certificates from his relative were seized.
The materials have been forwarded to the National Agency for Corruption Prevention. Currently, police are considering notifying the department head of suspicion under Articles 366-2 (declaration of false information), 368-5 (illegal enrichment), and 209 (legalization (laundering) of property obtained by criminal means) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.