The SBU detained one of the heads of the State Production and Consumer Service, who demanded money for the export of agricultural products
9.05.2023 - 10:40
Photo: Security Service of Ukraine.
The security service detained one of the heads of the State Production and Consumer Service in the Kharkiv region, who demanded money from companies exporting agricultural products.
A corruption scheme was eliminated in the Main Department of the State Production and Consumer Service in the Kharkiv region. Its participants systematically demanded money from representatives of Ukrainian companies that export domestic agricultural products, the SBU reported.
According to the investigation, the illegal activity was organized by the head of one of the departments of the state institution. To implement the criminal mechanism, he involved his subordinate, an inspector.
For bribes, the officials promised farmers the “unimpeded” issuance of a phytosanitary certificate of conformity of agricultural products. The amount of “tribute” was $100 for one truckload of goods.
In case of non-payment, they threatened to prolong the bureaucratic procedures for obtaining permits as much as possible.
Employees of the Security Service of Ukraine documented two episodes of receiving bribes by those involved for the “certification” of 20 wagons with Ukrainian grain.
The law enforcement officers detained the organizer’s scheme for obtaining the second part of the illegal profit. They also plan to announce the suspicion of his accomplice. Perpetrators face up to 10 years in prison.
