Position: Prosecutor of the Cherkasy Regional Prosecutor's Office.
Sphere of corrupt activity: law enforcement.
Region of corruption activity: Cherkasy city, Cherkasy region.
Qualification: Part 4 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Status: released on bail of 3 million UAH.
Case story: On April 12, 2024, the State Bureau of Investigation detained Anton Grekov, a prosecutor of the Cherkasy Regional Prosecutor's Office, on suspicion of fraudulently embezzling $41,000. These funds were transferred by a representative of the owners and managers of the LNZ Group group of companies, allegedly for the closure of criminal proceedings on the fact of the seizure of land plots in the Shpolyansky district of the Cherkasy region and violations of road safety rules, which were investigated by the regional police. The money was transferred in three tranches: twice for $17,500 and then another $6,000.
Prosecutor Grekov's confidant reported that they were able to help with the closure of cases for an illegal gain. On March 19, a representative of the owners and managers of the LNZ Group group of companies, under the supervision of law enforcement agencies, handed over the first part of the bribe of $6,000. Then, on March 28, $17,500 was transferred. Already on April 10, the remaining amount of $17,500 was transferred.
Initially, Grekov and his accomplice were suspected of fraudulently embezzling $41,000. However, the qualification in the case was later changed to receiving illegal benefits, and the case was transferred to the NABU.
In this regard, the NABU detective requested to continue the investigation of the case, as he needs to conduct a number of additional investigative actions.
"The request of the senior detective of the NABU to extend the term of the pre-trial investigation in criminal proceedings is partially satisfied. To extend the term of the pre-trial investigation in criminal proceedings on suspicion of (Grekov - ed.) in committing a criminal offense under Part 4 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, and (an accomplice - ed.) in committing a criminal offense under Part 5 of Article 27 Part 4 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, until January 12, 2025," the decision states. In December 2024, it became known that the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court extended until January 12, 2025 the term of office of the prosecutor of the department for supervision of compliance with laws by bodies combating organized crime, Anton Grekov, of the Cherkasy Regional Prosecutor's Office.
As is known, the Pechersky District Court of Kyiv arrested Grekov with the alternative of 3 million UAH bail.
These funds were deposited and he was subject to the following obligations: not to leave Cherkasy without permission; to report any change in his place of residence and/or place of work; to refrain from communicating with the suspect, as well as other witnesses and victims in the proceedings; to hand over his foreign passports for safekeeping.
The SAPO prosecutor asked them to continue. The judge canceled the obligation not to leave Cherkasy without permission, and continued the rest of the duties.
The request of the prosecutor of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is to be partially granted. To extend the term of the suspect (Grekov - ed.) of the obligations stipulated in Part 5 of Article 194 of the Criminal Procedure Code until January 12, 2025 inclusive.
In January 2025, it became known that the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court extended until February 12 the terms of the pre-trial investigation into the case on suspicion of Anton Grekov, the prosecutor of the department for supervising compliance with laws by bodies combating organized crime, of the Cherkasy Regional Prosecutor's Office, in receiving a bribe.
Partially satisfy the NABU detective's request to extend the pre-trial investigation period. Extend the pre-trial investigation period in criminal proceedings until February 12, 2025 inclusive.
Persons potentially involved in corruption schemes: the name of the accomplice is not reported, but it is known that he was informed of suspicion under Part 5 of Article 27, Part 4 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Assets: In his 2023 tax return, Grekov declared a residential building and three land plots. He also declared four cars and indicated that he received UAH 1,270,289 in wages.
Persons who should have reacted: in the case of Grekov, law enforcement officers reacted in a timely manner.
Scandals: There is no information in open sources about other scandals in which Grekov would appear.
Sources:
https://public.nazk.gov.ua/documents/19314bdd-95d5-4065-9133-a0485d34c683