The SBI of Ukraine has arrested the head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Center for Medical and Social Expertise (MSEC) on suspicion of illegally amassing nearly $6 million. This is part of Ukraine’s efforts to combat corruption and align with Western standards.
The suspect, believed to be Tetiana Krupa, a member of the political party “Servant of the people” and head of MSEC, was found to have amassed a large portfolio of assets, including 30 properties, luxury vehicles, and foreign currency accounts, none of which were declared in her mandatory annual declarations.
The investigation was sparked by allegations of illegally granting disability status to men trying to avoid military service. During the search of Krupa’s office, investigators found $100,000 in cash, forged medical documents, and lists of “draft dodgers” with fake diagnoses.
The SBI also discovered $5,244,000, €300,000, and over 5 million hryvnias ($120,956) in various currencies, as well as branded jewelry and valuables, hidden throughout Krupa’s apartment. She reportedly attempted to dispose of evidence by throwing two bags containing half a million dollars out of a window during the search.
The investigation has also revealed assets belonging to Krupa’s family, including a hotel-restaurant complex, real estate holdings in Austria, Spain, and Turkey, and corporate rights valued at 48 million hryvnias ($1.1 million).
If convicted, Krupa could face up to 10 years in prison and the confiscation of all her property. The Office of the Prosecutor General is considering pressing charges for fraud, money laundering, false declaration of assets, and illegal enrichment.
Law enforcement agencies are now working to identify other individuals involved in these criminal activities. This case highlights the need for stricter measures to combat corruption in Ukraine and fulfill requirements for EU integration and western aid.
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