Operation Midas - $1.2 million transferred to the former Deputy Prime Minister

Media: Che Guevara ex-premier received millions in cash

As part of the investigation Operation Midas“ detectives found that members of the criminal organisation transferred large sums of cash to the former deputy prime minister known as “Che Guevara”, Ukrainian media reported.

According to preliminary data, we are talking about Minister of Unity Alexei Chernyshev, who, according to the investigation, received funds from personally or through close persons.

Details of the investigation

Law enforcement officers recorded transfer of at least USD 1.2 million and almost EUR 100 thousand in cash.
The money was transferred to in the office of one of the intermediaries or in a private medical clinic, The vehicle belonged to a member of the criminal group.

The last tranche is 500 thousand US dollars - has already been transferred to Che Guevara's wife“, when the official himself became NABU and SAPO suspects of corruption offences.

Context.

Operation Midas is conducted by The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and The Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) as part of an investigation corruption schemes in the highest echelons of power, The company is also involved in the illegal cash trafficking and lobbying of commercial interests through official connections.

The investigation is ongoing, currently law enforcement officers are establishing full chain of funds transfer and persons involved in the scheme.