The court recognized the cars of the former DPS official's family as illegal: value — over 5.3 million UAH
«It was impossible to acquire this property with lawful income», — stated the NACP.
As reported by ThePublic.info, the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) recognized the assets of the family of the former head of the State Tax Service in Odesa region as unjustified. This concerns over 5.3 million UAH, which are not confirmed by legal sources.
According to the media, this involves Ruslan Khvan, who previously headed the regional Department of the State Tax Service
What was the basis
The court's decision is based on materials:
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NACP — after monitoring lifestyle;
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DIBR — their letter initiated the investigation;
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SAP — the prosecutor's office independently gathered additional evidence.
What assets are involved?
The family of the ex-official discovered two expensive cars:
| Model | Year of manufacture | Declared price | Actual market value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Land Cruiser 200 | 2018 | 300 thousand UAH | significantly higher |
| Audi RSQ8 | 2020 | 1.4 million UAH | significantly higher |
During the investigation, NACP established that the actual value of both cars exceeds 5.3 million UAH, which does not correspond to the family's income.
Further actions by the family
Afterward, one of the cars — an Audi — was sold at market value. The proceeds were used to purchase a BMW X7 xDrive, which only confirmed the discrepancy between income and expenses.
What the court decided
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Property confiscated in favor of the state — according to Art. 290 of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine;
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The decision can be appealed within 30 days;
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The court did not find legitimate sources for the acquisition of these assets.
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What does this mean
This is one of the landmark decisions of HACC regarding the confiscation of assets acquired not through income. According to experts, it could set a precedent for similar cases involving middle and higher-level officials.
