It is established why the customs officers allowed the illegal movement of funds across the state border of Ukraine in large amounts.
The State Bureau of Investigation has opened criminal proceedings against inspectors of the Vylok customs post at the Zakarpattia Customs, who allowed well-known businessmen Hryhoriy and Ihor Surkis to cross the border without checking their cars and allowed large amounts of money to be smuggled across Ukraine's state border. This is reported on the website of the DBR.
“Within the pre-trial investigation conducted on the grounds of committing criminal offenses under Part 2 of Article 364 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (abuse of power or official position, if it caused serious consequences) establishes why customs officers allowed illegal movement across Ukraine's state border large-scale, “the statement said. According to preliminary data from the DBR, the businessmen still declared large sums of cash to be imported into the country.
Two cars arrived at the customs control, driven by Hryhoriy and Ihor Surkisy with four passengers in each car.
Inspectors did not inspect luggage and personal belongings, did not perform other actions provided by the legislation of n martial law. The declaration of any funds and items during customs clearance by these persons was not carried out.
$ 17.6 million in smuggling.
