Ex–Deputy PM Chernyshov suspected of illicit enrichment

Ex–Deputy PM Chernyshov suspected of illicit enrichment image

A former Deputy Prime Minister has been suspected of illicit enrichment in the Energoatom embezzlement case. This is former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity Oleksiy Chernyshov.

This was reported to NABU.

According to the investigation, the former employee was among the people who visited the so-called "laundry" - a place where funds obtained through criminal means were legalized. The "laundry" was controlled by the head of the criminal organization exposed yesterday by the NABU and the SAPO

— the message says.

Detectives documented the transfer of more than $1.2 million and almost €100,000 in cash to the suspect and his proxy.

Oleksiy Chernyshov is a suspect in the EBK database.

As is known, earlier NABU and SAPO reported on suspicion of Chernyshov in receiving illegal benefits and abuse of office . After that, Bihus.info journalists established that Chernyshov and his wife are involved in the construction of a cottage town in Kozyn, Kyiv region. Based on the indicated facts, NABU detectives launched an investigation into the alleged legalization of funds obtained by criminal means.

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