SSU uncovers large-scale scheme involving sale of medicines for Armed Forces of Ukraine at inflated prices: Losses exceed UAH 80 million. PHOTOS
Four representatives of commercial entities were detained in the Kyiv and Lviv regions and in Dnipro for selling medicines to healthcare facilities, including those of the Defence Forces, at artificially inflated prices.
According to Censor.NET, this was reported by the press service of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU).
According to the SSU, the scheme caused more than UAH 80 million in losses to the state budget.
Medicines sold to healthcare facilities at inflated prices
The suspects purchased medicines from manufacturers and importers and then sold them to publicly funded healthcare facilities at prices exceeding the maximum 10% markup set by the state.
These included medical products used in patient resuscitation, anaesthesiology and intensive care, as well as to treat severe infections.
Law enforcement officers also documented the suspects’ use of affiliated companies. According to the investigation, these companies were used to create fraudulent tax credits and subsequently cash out illegally obtained funds. The scheme caused more than UAH 80 million in losses to the budget.
Evidence found during searches
Law enforcement officers conducted 16 searches at the suspects’ homes and offices.
During the investigative actions, officers seized documents, computer equipment, mobile phones, bank cards, seals and electronic storage devices. According to the SBU, they contained evidence of illegal activity.
All four suspects have been notified of suspicion. The authorities are considering whether to seek their pre-trial detention as a preventive measure.
The suspects face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Earlier, it was reported that a former MP who sold fraudulent disability status for $10,000 had been detained.
