The Grinkevych family have been informed of new allegations in the case concerning procurement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
This was reported by the press office of the State Bureau of Investigations. According to Ukrayinska Pravda, citing sources in law enforcement agencies, charges have been brought against Ihor Hrynkevych, Roman Hrynkevych and Yuriy Lisovskyi, the former deputy head of the Ministry of Defence’s Main Directorate for Material Resources.
The State Bureau of Investigations has announced new charges in the case concerning the procurement of personal protective equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Officially, the SBI has not named the individuals involved. According to “Ukrainska Pravda” sources within law enforcement agencies, the case concerns Lviv-based businessmen Ihor and Roman Hrynkevych, as well as former Ministry of Defence official Yuriy Lisovskyi.
What the investigation alleges
According to the investigation, the former Ministry of Defence official used his influence to assist Lviv-based entrepreneurs in securing contracts with the ministry.
The State Bureau of Investigation claims that he received unlawful benefits in return.
According to the investigation, in March–April 2022, the businessmen transferred 150,000 UAH to the accounts of individuals linked to the official. At the end of that year, according to law enforcement, one of the businessmen paid for his stay at a health resort in Truskavets, costing almost 290,000 UAH.
How the case relates to military procurement
This new development is part of a wider investigation into the procurement of equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Previously, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) reported on a separate investigation into the Hrynkevych case regarding the supply of bulletproof vests and helmets at inflated prices. At the time, the losses to the state were estimated at nearly 150 million UAH.
Law enforcement agencies also investigated the supply of substandard military clothing to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the State Bureau of Investigation, companies linked to Ihor Hrynkevych signed 23 contracts with the Ministry of Defence for the supply of clothing worth over 1.8 billion UAH.
What happened in the previous case
In the military clothing case, the State Bureau of Investigation estimated the state’s losses at over 1.16 billion hryvnias.
According to the investigation, some of the contracts were not fulfilled, some were not fully fulfilled, and certain deliveries were made at inflated prices or with substandard goods.
Following the outbreak of the scandal, the Ministry of Defence announced the termination of contracts with companies linked to Ihor Hrynkevych.
The arrest of Igor Hrynkevych
In late December 2023, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) detained Igor Hrynkevych.
According to the bureau, he was detained whilst attempting to hand over $500,000 to one of the heads of the SBI’s Main Investigation Department. The investigation claimed that the bribe was offered in exchange for assistance in returning property seized from companies controlled by the businessman.
Subsequently, as part of the case, other suspects were notified of the charges against them, including Roman Hrynkevych.
What happens next
Following the announcement of new charges, the investigation must determine the next procedural steps regarding those involved.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. All allegations of possible involvement in the scheme are the investigation’s version of events.
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