Corruption scheme involving deputies exposed in Lviv Oblast

A corruption scheme involving deputies from two city councils — Starosambir and Yavoriv — has been exposed in Lviv Oblast. 

One of the participants facilitated the interests of specific commercial companies, while the other, holding a senior position in one of the departments, ensured these companies won tenders. 

The remuneration for such services ranged from 5 to 10% of the total value of the contracts concluded.

During searches, law enforcement officers seized more than 1.6 million hryvnias, $14,500, €2,500, and dozens of bank cards. The participants in the scheme face up to 12 years in prison.