Electricity theft scheme worth UAH 168 million exposed

Three defendants were served with a notice of suspicion, Ukrenergo suffered losses«

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Scheme of electricity misappropriation worth UAH 168 million exposed

Law enforcement officers exposed a scheme for the illegal appropriation of electricity worth over UAH 168 million. This was reported by Office of the Prosecutor General.

According to the investigation, three scheme participants consumed electricity without actually paying for it, causing damage to NPC Ukrenergo on UAH 168 million.

Details of the case

The investigation established that as part of the illegal scheme More than 82 thousand MWh of electricity was supplied without justification.

Suspicions have been announced:

  • to the director of the enterprise and former head of the electricity supplier - for misappropriation of funds;

  • to an official of Ukrenergo« - for abuse of office through Failure to take the necessary response measures.

Searches and evidence

During the searches, law enforcement officers seized financial documents and draft records, According to the PGO, the data confirms the operation of the scheme and the amount of damage caused.

Investigative actions are ongoing, the following issues are being resolved selection of preventive measures to the defendants in the case.

Context.

The investigation is being carried out within the framework of criminal proceedings in relation to Abuses in the energy sector, The company's operations are particularly dangerous in times of war and energy shortages.

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