The former head of logistics at the Ukrainian Air Force Command has been notified that he is under suspicion of illicit enrichment. According to the investigation, between 2020 and 2025, the military officer acquired assets worth at least 20 million hryvnias more than his verified lawful income. The prosecution is seeking his remand in custody, with the option of bail.
Briefly about the main points
- Investigators suspect the former head of logistics for the Air Force of illicit enrichment.
- The difference between assets and legitimate income was estimated at at least 20 million hryvnias.
- According to the investigation, the assets were registered in the names of relatives and close associates.
- The new allegation concerns the origin of the assets and whether they are consistent with his official income.
- The prosecution is seeking bail of over 21 million hryvnias as an alternative to detention.
What assets are involved in the proceedings?
According to the case file, through people close to the lieutenant-colonel, six flats in Kyiv, Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr, three residential buildings in the Zhytomyr region and a flat in Bukovel may have been acquired.
Investigators also point to six plots of land, garages, other non-residential premises and four cars, including an Audi Q7 and an Audi Q5. Property, the land and cars were registered in the names of the soldier’s parents, son, partner and godfather.
The investigation believes that the lieutenant-colonel remained the actual owner and controller of the assets. Law enforcement officials state that they have not identified any legitimate sources of income that could explain how the assets were acquired.
The second case concerns other circumstances
This is the second charge against the suspect. In February, he was accused of possible involvement in the embezzlement of public funds allocated for the construction of protective structures for the Ukrainian military air force.
The preliminary proceedings concern possible actions taken during defence-related construction projects, whilst the current proceedings relate to the origin of the assets and their consistency with official income. At the end of February, the High Anti-Corruption Court imposed a precautionary measure in the first case, and this decision was subsequently reviewed by the Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office is seeking detention, with the option of bail
A new charge has been brought under Article 368-5 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — unlawful enrichment. Under the procedural supervision of prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, the suspect was also served with a motion for the imposition of a preventive measure.
The prosecution is seeking remand in custody and is proposing bail of over 21 million hryvnias as an alternative. The court is to rule on this application. Being under suspicion does not imply guilt: guilt can only be established by a final and binding conviction.
