Investigation into sale of counterfeit diesel fuel in Putyla completed

Investigation lasted over ten months

The pre-trial investigation into the illegal sale of diesel fuel at a gas station in the settlement of Putyla has been completed. According to the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine, the suspect's illegal activities lasted from July 2025 to May 2026.

Scheme for selling counterfeit products

According to the investigation, the accused systematically purchased diesel fuel of dubious origin at a price significantly lower than the market rate. This product was then stored in the gas station's specialised tanks and dispensed to consumers through fuel pumps. Drivers were offered the goods as high-quality diesel fuel.

Expertise confirmed standards violations

During the investigative actions, fuel samples were collected for forensic examination. The results of the study established that the diesel fuel did not meet the established state quality standards.

Indictment submitted to court

Based on the evidence collected, the woman was notified of suspicion under Part 1 of Article 204 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This article provides for liability for the illegal acquisition for the purpose of sale, storage, and sale of illegally manufactured fuel.

Detectives of the Territorial Directorate of the BEB in Chernivtsi Oblast completed their work on the case materials. The indictment, along with the full package of criminal proceedings documents, has been sent to the court for review.

Context: similar cases in the region

Previously, another incident was reported in Chernivtsi Oblast, where a case involving a man accused of selling low-quality diesel fuel through a gas station in Dnistrovskyi District was sent to court. In that case, the expertise also recorded deviations of the product from state standards.