The acting head of the Main Directorate of Ukrzaliznytsia was caught taking a bribe.

UkrzaliznytsiaAccording to the Prosecutor General's Office press service, the Prosecutor General's Office, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) have uncovered an extortion case involving the acting head of the Main Directorate of Ukrzaliznytsia. The official sought a bribe to include products from one of the companies in the 2015 procurement plan.

The extortionist was arrested while receiving 100 hryvnias on November 7. As a result, the acting head of the Main Administration of Ukrzaliznytsia was charged with a criminal offense under Part 3 of Article 368 (acceptance of an offer, promise, or receipt of an unlawful benefit by an official) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

The court ordered the suspect to be held in custody with bail set at the maximum amount permitted by law for the crime. The official faces up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property.

 

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