Position: tour guide of the Rivne Regional Phthisiopulmonology Center.
The sphere of corrupt activity: medical.
Region of corruption activity: Rivne, Rivne region.
Qualification: Part 3 Art. 368 of the Criminal Code (receiving a bribe) and Part 2 of Art. 369-2 of the Criminal Code (abuse of influence).
If found guilty, he faces up to ten years in prison.
Status: two years of probationary period.
The plot of the case : in April 2023, the head of the Rivne Regional Phthisiopulmonology Center was arrested for a bribe of UAH 860,000 from an entrepreneur.
For the money, the official guaranteed the unhindered privatization of one of the sanatoriums in the Rivne region.
As reported in the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office, the suspect demanded and received UAH 860,000 in bribes from the businessman for the unimpeded transfer of property that was on the utility company's balance sheet.
Also, for this money, he had to help in the registration and acquisition of the land plot on which the real estate objects of one of the sanatoriums are located. In addition, the suspect promised to contribute to the underestimation of the land and its approval by the Rivne Regional Council. "The law enforcement officers detained the official while receiving the second part of the illegal benefit in the amount of UAH 160,000. Searches were conducted at the place of residence of persons who may be involved in the commission of crimes, vehicles, as well as office premises
The official was detained, the issue of choosing a preventive measure for him is being resolved. He has already been charged with suspicion under Part 3 of Art. 368 of the Criminal Code (receiving a bribe) and Part 2 of Art. 369-2 of the Criminal Code (abuse of influence). If found guilty, he faces up to ten years in prison.
He was appointed to this position in 2019. It should be noted that the appointment took place with a scandal: the activists noted that Fedir Avruka submitted the documents on time and did not meet the qualification requirements. But, despite this, the deputies of the Rivne Regional Council supported his candidacy.
After the information about Fedor Avruka's corruption scheme became public, the accused applied for dismissal. On September 27, 2023, according to the agreement of the parties, it was signed by the head of the regional council Andrii Karaush. The contract with the official was prematurely terminated a month later - on October 31.
And in September 2024, the High Anti-Corruption Court sentenced the former director of the Rivne Regional Phthisiopulmonary Medical Center, Fedor Avruta. Instead of the main punishment, the official was given a two-year probationary period.
According to the materials of the court case, Fedir Avruka admitted his guilt and entered into a corresponding agreement with the prosecutor.
Judge Kateryna Shiroka found the official guilty of abusing influence and receiving an illegal benefit (Part 3 of Article 369-2 and Part 4 of Article 369 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine), but released him from the main punishment and imposed a two-year probationary period.
The following duties were assigned to Fedor Avruka: to periodically appear for registration with the authorized body on probation issues; notify the authorized body on probation issues about a change of place of residence or work.
Persons potentially involved in corruption schemes: the presence of other participants in the corruption scheme is unknown.
Assets: In the declaration for 2023, Avruka indicated that he has a garden house with outbuildings and structures, a plot of land, and members of his family also own a residential building and an apartment. In addition, he indicated a car TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO 120, 2007, cost 149,000 UAH and a trailer KRD 050122, 2013, cost — 7,000 UAH.
Avruka noted that he received UAH 214,432 in wages for his main job. He also indicated that he had UAH 500,000 in cash.
Scandals: Fedir Avruka was the head of the phthisiopulmonology center in Rivne since 2019. His appointment to the post was met with a scandal: activists noted that the official submitted documents on time and did not meet the qualification requirements. But, despite this, the deputies of the Rivne Regional Council supported his candidacy.
Persons who should have responded: In the case of Avruka, law enforcement officers responded in time.
Sources:
https://public.nazk.gov.ua/documents/7d45b220-6c22-41d3-bd0c-9df0d3f1d8c9