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In August 2023, NABU and SAPO served him a notice of suspicion of abuses in the procurement of food at the expense of Ukrzaliznytsia in 2022; in April 2026 the case was sent to court. 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Episode 1 (products of a Polish manufacturer): overpayment of over UAH 28.8 million. Episode 2 (products of a Turkish manufacturer, the price per kilogram rose from UAH 30 to UAH 55): overpayment of UAH 35.1 million; according to investigators, the then Deputy Minister of Economy joined the scheme and concealed data on more favourable offers. In total — almost UAH 64 million (in the 2023 notice of suspicion — over UAH 62 million, for the second episode — UAH 33.7 million). NABU does not name the persons; they are named by Bihus.Info and Suspilne journalists. Suspicions were served in August 2023; on 06.04.2026 NABU reported that the case had been sent to court. 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