The Bila Tserkva City Council artificially inflated the prices of diesel generators
In the Kyiv region, law enforcement officials have uncovered a corruption scheme organized by officials of the Bila Tserkva City Council and business representatives during the procurement of equipment for critical infrastructure.
This was reported by the National Police of Ukraine.
The perpetrators artificially inflated the cost of diesel generators for wastewater treatment plants, causing millions of hryvnias in losses to the community during the period of martial law.
The investigation established that in 2024, two diesel generator sets were purchased to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the Bila Tserkva wastewater treatment facilities.
However, the procurement procedure was merely a formality to cover up a premeditated criminal scheme.
The estimated tender value was based on artificially created commercial proposals, and the technical requirements were tailored to a specific model and a specific supplier.
This allowed them to eliminate competition and award the contract at a price significantly higher than the market rate.
An expert assessment confirmed that the actual cost of the imported generators was significantly lower than the amount paid from the local budget. According to the investigation’s findings, the losses to the local community amounted to over 5.3 million UAH.
In addition to the embezzlement of budget funds, law enforcement documented a complex process of laundering “dirty” money.
The participants in the scheme attempted to launder the excess funds through a network of shell companies and individual entrepreneurs.
The money was transferred to the accounts of these companies under the guise of payment for fictitious services and the provision of non-repayable financial assistance.
This method allowed the criminals to convert non-cash funds into cash and distribute them among themselves, attempting to conceal the origin of the funds.
Law enforcement officials carried out a series of measures to identify all links in this financial chain. Currently, a group of individuals involved in money laundering has been identified; the funds were intended to support the city’s operations.
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