Three HPP employees suspected of embezzling UAH 5 million

The General Director of the Nizhny Dniester Hydroelectric Power Plant, the head of the public procurement department, and an engineer are suspected of large-scale embezzlement of property during martial law.

This was reported on the website of the State Bureau of Investigation.

According to the SBI, the scheme was orchestrated by the CEO, who involved the head of the public procurement department and the company's engineer. The station signed contracts with two private companies to carry out repair work, likely at inflated prices. The tender documents were allegedly drafted in such a way that predetermined contractors would win.

Despite the fact that the State Audit Service discovered violations and the head of the department was held administratively liable, the contract agreements were not reviewed. Under four concluded agreements with a total value of almost 16 million hryvnias, the entrepreneurs were supposed to strengthen the hydroelectric power plant structures, equip sewage systems, and strengthen certain sections of the infrastructure.

According to the experts' conclusion, the real cost of these works was 4.8 million hryvnias less. According to preliminary data from the investigation, the "overpaid" money was distributed among the participants in the incident.

A possible violation of safety standards during the repair work is also being checked. No threats to the station have been recorded so far.

On May 7, SBI officers conducted searches at the officials' workplaces and residences. They seized financial documentation, digital media, mobile phones, and approximately 25 million hryvnias in cash in various currencies.

Three employees were reported on suspicion of embezzlement of property through abuse of office, committed by an organized group, repeatedly, on a large scale, under martial law. The possible involvement of other officials is still being investigated.

Recall, we previously reported that a doctor in Volyn issued certificates to tax evaders for a bribe.

We also wrote that the Supreme Court of Justice lifted the seizure of property in the Krupa case.