Investigators uncovered documents and negotiated contacts pointing to sanctioned deliveries to Russian nuclear power plants. Authorities arrested company property worth over 13 million UAH as the probe continues.
A suspicion has been raised against the head of one of Ukraine’s enterprises for supplying equipment to Russian nuclear power plants in circumvention of sanctions.
According to the National Police of Ukraine, investigators from the Main Investigation Department identified the company’s officials who participated in negotiations with representatives of the Russian Federation, and collected documentary evidence of business activity in cooperation with the aggressor state. During investigative actions, law enforcement officers seized documents and computer equipment, and also seized the company’s real estate valued at more than 13 million UAH.
Investigators from the Main Investigation Department of the National Police of Ukraine identified the company’s officials who participated in negotiations with representatives of the Russian Federation and collected documentary evidence of business activity in interaction with the aggressor state. During investigative actions, law enforcement officers seized documents and computer equipment, and also seized the company’s real estate valued at more than 13 million UAH
– National Police of Ukraine
Timeline of the investigation and circumstances
It is noted that until February 24, 2022, a Sumy-based company directly cooperated with Russian companies. After the full-scale invasion by Russian troops, direct fulfillment of contracts became impossible.
According to law enforcement, to circumvent the restrictions, another Ukrainian company that had previously engaged in other activities, as well as two Turkish companies, were involved in the deliveries. Through them, products were delivered to the Russian Federation for almost 5 million UAH. The equipment was intended for the Leningrad, Rostov, Balakovo, and Kola nuclear power stations, police said.
One of the company’s directors has been notified of suspicion under Part 4 of Article 111-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (carrying out business activities in interaction with the aggressor state). The article’s sanction provides up to five years’ imprisonment with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for a period of ten to fifteen years and with confiscation of property.
Pre-trial investigative actions are ongoing, a decision on selecting a preventive measure for the suspect is being made, and other individuals involved in the offense are being identified. The investigation continues.