In Poltava Oblast, city council officials uncovered a scheme involving nearly ₴8 million in illicit gains
A member of the Poltava City Council has been notified of charges by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) in a case involving the receipt of illicit benefits in exchange for influencing the execution and payment of city council contracts. According to the investigation, the amount of illicit funds totals 7.7 million hryvnias.
At the direction of the head of the SAPO, a prosecutor, together with NABU detectives, notified the council member of the charges against him. He was accused of receiving illicit benefits in exchange for ensuring the unimpeded execution of contracts, facilitating the conclusion of new contracts, and ensuring the timely acceptance and payment of completed work.
The investigation established that from April 2024 to January 2026, the council member organized the systematic receipt of funds from contractors performing work for the Poltava City Council.
These contracts involved road repairs, sidewalk construction, and work on areas adjacent to residential buildings and within residential neighborhoods.
The deputy’s trusted associate was involved in the scheme, contacting contractors, handling payments, and managing the withdrawal and transfer of cash.
To maintain secrecy, the funds were transferred through a currency exchange office using a special code. The “kickback” amounted to 10% of the contract value.
Law enforcement documented the receipt of 7.7 million hryvnias in illicit benefits through the currency exchange office.
The investigating judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court imposed a preventive measure on the deputy in the form of detention, with the alternative of posting bail in the amount of 33 million hryvnias.
Additionally, the deputy’s representative and two businessmen were previously notified of their status as suspects in the case.
The investigation into the case is ongoing. At the same time, in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
This was reported by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office.
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