Fraud in food supplies to social institutions

A scandal is unfolding in Mykolaiv Oblast over fraud in food supplies to social institutions. According to the Antimonopoly Committee, a group of entrepreneurs colluded during tenders, which distorted the procurement results and caused the state a loss of nearly 2 million hryvnias.

Illegal Schemes and Competition Violations

The investigation established that suppliers had agreed in advance to artificially create conditions under which state tenders were awarded in their favour. This scheme not only deprived honest participants of competition but also resulted in financial losses for the budget.

Court Proceedings and Potential Consequences

The prosecutor's office has already filed eight lawsuits demanding the annulment of the concluded contracts and the return of funds to the budget. If the court grants these demands, the businessmen involved in the fraud could lose 2 million hryvnias, as well as face additional fines and sanctions.