Charges of misappropriating over UAH 26.8 million during the reconstruction of Soborna Square in Mykolaiv
Alleged
₴26,800,000
Established by court
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According to NABU and SAPO, in 2019, during a tender for the reconstruction of Soborna Square in Mykolaiv, the Deputy Mayor and the first deputy director of the city council's housing and utilities department, in collusion with directors of private companies, secured victory for a predetermined LLC; according to an expert examination, the works were performed at inflated prices, causing the community over UAH 26.8 million in losses. On 10 August 2021 the official was detained at the border with Hungary, and on 11 August he was served a notice of suspicion (Article 191(5) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). He himself stated that he had been on vacation. Since 29 May 2023 the case has been heard by the HACC (case No. 991/4012/23). The name is not given in official statements; it is given by LB.ua and Transparency International Ukraine. There is no verdict.
- Pre-trial investigation body:
- National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine
- Proceedings:
- 12019150000000274
- Charges:
- ч. 5 ст. 191 КК України
Sources (5)
Soborna Square reconstruction case: materials disclosed
Official statement · National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine · 19 Jan 2022
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Mykolaiv City Council officials served with notices of suspicion
Official statement · National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine · 11 Aug 2021
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Case of fraud in the reconstruction of Mykolaiv's main square
Investigation · Transparency International Ukraine ("HACC Decided") · 3 Oct 2026
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Deputy Mayor of Mykolaiv remanded in custody with bail of UAH 3.5 million
Media · LB.ua · 13 Aug 2021
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Deputy Mayor of Mykolaiv served with a notice of suspicion of misappropriating UAH 27 million
Media · LB.ua · 11 Aug 2021
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