Former leaders of Ukrgasbank suspected of embezzling tens of millions

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Law enforcement officers reported suspicion of causing losses of UAH 39 million to two former top officials and the head of the Ukrgasbank, the press service of the General Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine reported.

Employees of law enforcement agencies exposed a criminal scheme on withdrawal and seizure of funds of the JSB Ukrgasbank. It was established that, besides the ex-deputy chairman of the bank’s board, there were two more persons involved in the crime: former member of the supervisory board and head of the commercial structure.
It is noted that the fraudsters have established an enterprise, and leased non-residential premises to the banking institution, which was the subject of a contract. However, the bank did not actually use them. Despite this, repair and construction works were carried out at the sites. Also, officials were not able to provide documentary evidence of the need to use these premises. In 2008-2009, for the lease of premises and repairs, were transferred UAH 39 million to the accounts of the commercial structure.
As The Journalist reported, a deputy from the Radical Party could deprive parliamentary immunity.