Charges of Fraud Brought Against Resident of Kyiv
Under the leadership of the Chernihiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a resident of Kyiv has been charged with fraud (part 2 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
During the pre-trial investigation, it was found that a native of Ladanska village in Pryluky district of Chernihiv region, from February to December 2023, deceived and misappropriated funds from the State Budget of Ukraine under the pretext of receiving a microgrant to start his own business in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated June 21, 2022, No. 738.
The said individual submitted a business plan to open a store-service center in Pryluky, Chernihiv region. However, with no intention of realizing this plan and creating jobs, he deceived the members of the commission of the Chernihiv Regional Employment Center regarding the feasibility of his entrepreneurial intention, successfully passing the interview. By falsifying documents to obtain a microgrant, the man unlawfully obtained and disposed of funds totaling 250,000 hryvnias, causing damage to the state.
During a search at the man’s place of residence in Kyiv, law enforcement officers seized computer equipment and documentation.
The sanction of part 2 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine provides for punishment in the form of imprisonment for up to 3 years.
