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The Bureau of Economic Security (BES) is at the forefront of combating economic crimes in Ukraine. From uncovering illegal schemes in Brovary to investigating high-profile figures like "Mariia Tykha," BES strives to protect the economy. Recent cases have exposed embezzlement in military procurements, tax evasion, and unlawful procurement practices involving significant financial losses. The bureau's efforts in launching competitive processes for regional office heads underscore its commitment to reform and transparency. With continuous investigations, the BES plays a crucial role in ensuring economic stability and accountability in Ukraine.

What recent actions has the Bureau of Economic Security taken?

The Bureau of Economic Security recently conducted searches at a metallurgical plant in Brovary to investigate tax fraud schemes. They have also launched inquiries into figures like "Mariia Tykha" for income concealment and exposed procurement fraud in the military sector.

How is the BES enhancing transparency and accountability?

The Bureau of Economic Security is enhancing transparency by announcing competitive selection processes for regional office leadership positions. This move is intended to foster reform and ensure responsible management within the bureau.

What are some significant cases recently handled by the BES?

Significant cases include the exposure of a procurement scheme for substandard school and military shelters, uncovering a tax evasion network connected to diplomatic cargo, and investigating high-profile figures like "Mariia Tykha" for income concealment.

How does the BES contribute to Ukraine’s economic security?

The Bureau of Economic Security plays a vital role in safeguarding Ukraine's economy by investigating financial fraud, preventing corruption, and promoting honest business practices. Their decisive actions against economic crimes are crucial for maintaining economic stability.

What impact have BES investigations had on Ukraine's economy?

The investigations by the Bureau of Economic Security have significantly impacted Ukraine's economy by preventing financial fraud, recovering embezzled funds, and discouraging illegal economic activities. Their efforts help ensure a fair and competitive economic environment.

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Economic Security Bureau has shut down underground petrol production operation: 233,000 litres of counterfeit petrol worth 50 million hryvnias have been seized. PHOTO Economic Security Bureau has shut down underground petrol production operation: 233,000 litres of counterfeit petrol worth 50 million hryvnias have been seized. PHOTO The Economic Security Bureau has uncovered a group of individuals who organised the illegal production and sale of counterfeit fuel in the Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk regions. During searches, law enforcement officers seized 233,000 litres of a liquid resembling petrol, with the total value of... 1 429 6 Previously in trend: produced counterfeits

Network of underground tobacco workshops has been dismantled in two regions: equipment, products and cash have been seized. VIDEO&PHOTOS Network of underground tobacco workshops has been dismantled in two regions: equipment, products and cash have been seized. VIDEO&PHOTOS Prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, in collaboration with the National Police and the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine, have shut down illegal cigarette manufacturing operations in the Lviv and Kharkiv regions. 2 324 15

Substandard shelters for schools and military: 47-million-hryvnia scheme has been uncovered. PHOTOS Substandard shelters for schools and military: 47-million-hryvnia scheme has been uncovered. PHOTOS Participants in the scheme embezzled over 47 million hryvnias of public funds during the procurement of modular shelters for schools, communities and military units. They supplied protective structures that did not comply with state building regulations. 840 10

Alcohol disguised as diplomatic cargo: scheme worth over 4 million hryvnias exposed. VIDEO+PHOTOS Alcohol disguised as diplomatic cargo: scheme worth over 4 million hryvnias exposed. VIDEO+PHOTOS Prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, in collaboration with detectives from the Economic Security Bureau, have uncovered a group that had organised the import of alcohol into Ukraine under the guise of diplomatic cargo, with the intention of subsequently selling it on the... 3 528 11

Embezzlement of 5.5 million hryvnias in procurement of electronic warfare equipment and FPV drones for Armed Forces of Ukraine: case referred to court. VIDEO+PHOTOS Embezzlement of 5.5 million hryvnias in procurement of electronic warfare equipment and FPV drones for Armed Forces of Ukraine: case referred to court. VIDEO+PHOTOS An indictment has been filed against an organised group accused of embezzling over 5.5 million hryvnias of public funds allocated for the procurement of electronic warfare equipment and drones for the front line. 1 815 10 Previously in trend: stealing

Documents regarding my appointment as Director of BES are already in Cabinet of Ministers, - Tsyvinskyi. DOCUMENTS Documents regarding my appointment as Director of BES are already in Cabinet of Ministers, - Tsyvinskyi. DOCUMENTS The documents on the appointment of Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi to the post of BES Director have already been submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. 4 558 18 Previously in trend: Competition for BES head

Candidates for BES head: work with Arbuzov, scientific works with quotes from Tatarov and Russian Federation, - media. PHOTO Candidates for BES head: work with Arbuzov, scientific works with quotes from Tatarov and Russian Federation, - media. PHOTO Among the 16 finalists for the new head of the Bureau of Economic Security, there are at least six with interesting backgrounds. 8 705 51 Previously in trend: Competition for BES head

Counterfeit fuel was produced and sold: UAH 13.5 million worth of "goods" seized in Cherkasy region - BES. PHOTOS Counterfeit fuel was produced and sold: UAH 13.5 million worth of "goods" seized in Cherkasy region - BES. PHOTOS Detectives of the Main Detective Unit of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine uncovered illegal manufacture and sale of excisable goods, in particular petrol and diesel fuel, in the Cherkasy region. 1 657 10

They embezzled UAH 36 million for equipment for SU-27: New suspicion is served on former head of defense company and his accomplices. PHOTOS They embezzled UAH 36 million for equipment for SU-27: New suspicion is served on former head of defense company and his accomplices. PHOTOS The SSU CI jointly with the BES and in cooperation with the management of JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry" uncovered new episodes of misappropriation of budget funds for the purchase of spare parts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine combat aircraft - Su-27 and Mig-29. 4 528 10

Financing Russian agents in Ukraine: Network of underground brokers of sanctioned Webmoney exposed. PHOTOS Financing Russian agents in Ukraine: Network of underground brokers of sanctioned Webmoney exposed. PHOTOS Law enforcers liquidated a network of underground online services that operated through the Russian payment system Webmoney, which is banned in Ukraine. 2 537 2

Director of company selling military ammunition imported under guise of humanitarian aid is served notice of suspicion - BES. PHOTOS Director of company selling military ammunition imported under guise of humanitarian aid is served notice of suspicion - BES. PHOTOS The director of a company that imported helmets and bulletproof vests to Ukraine under the guise of humanitarian aid, allegedly for the needs of the National Guard and the Armed Forces, was served a notice of suspicion. 4 073 9