Prosecutors of Vinnytsia region have informed about the suspicion of the deputy village head under part 5 of article 191, part 1 of article 366 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — for the appropriation of budget funds in particularly large amounts, by prior conspiracy of a group of persons, under martial law and in the issuance of official documents containing false information.

 According to the investigation, at the end of 2022, the official, having conspired with a businesswoman and her subordinate, developed a criminal scheme for the appropriation of budget funds. 

Within one day, they concluded a contract for the capital repair of a rural road. After patching only one hole, the accomplices submitted a photo report claiming that the entire volume of work had been completed.

The village council transferred almost 1.5 million UAH to the businesswoman. As a result, the community budget suffered losses in the specified amount.

Currently, the prosecutor has submitted a motion to the court for the selection of a preventive measure for the official and for his suspension from office. Also, in order to recover damages, a motion has been filed for the imposition of a lien on his property.

Earlier, in August 2025, law enforcement officers reported the suspicion of the businesswoman and her subordinate (part 5 of article 191, part 1 of article 366, part 1 of article 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). Indictments against them have been sent to court with claims for damages. A lien has been imposed on their property.

The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by the Department No. 3 of the Vinnytsia District Police Department of the National Police of Ukraine.

Note: according to article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt is proven in a lawful manner and established by a guilty verdict of the court.