The AMCU secured the seizure of Tedis Ukraine’s funds: what decision was made by the court
30 October 17:27
The Southwestern Commercial Court of Appeal has arrested Tedis Ukraine’s funds worth UAH 548 million.
The decision was made at the request of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU), which is trying to enforce a fine imposed back in 2021, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
“The court fully satisfied the Antimonopoly Committee’s application for interim relief and seized the funds of Tedis Ukraine LLC within the amount of the claim,” the AMCU said.
The Committee considers this decision to be a guarantee of future enforcement of the court decision to recover funds to the state budget.
Where the debt came from
In March 2021, the AMCU fined Tedis Ukraine UAH 274 million for failing to fully comply with the committee’s previous decision of 2016.
In August 2023, the Supreme Court confirmed the legality of the fine, but the company did not pay it.
In September 2023, the Antimonopoly Committee filed a lawsuit with the Commercial Court of Odesa Oblast to recover the fine and accrued penalties, totaling UAH 548 million.
on September 10, 2025, the court sided with the AMCU, but Tedis Ukraine appealed the decision.
Why did the committee ask for an arrest?
While the appeal is pending, the Committee asked the court to freeze the company’s accounts to avoid the risk of withdrawal of funds.
on October 28, the Southwestern Commercial Court of Appeal agreed with the AMCU’s position and blocked Tedis Ukraine’s funds.
“Upon receipt of the ruling, it will be sent for immediate execution to the enforcement authorities of the Ministry of Justice,” the committee said in a statement.
What is known about the company
“Tedis Ukraine is one of the largest distributors of tobacco products in Ukraine. The company is owned by Odesa businessman Borys Kaufman.
It has repeatedly been involved in investigations into possible abuses in the tobacco market.
In January 2024, the Bureau of Economic Security sent an indictment against the distributor to the court, which alleged tax evasion of UAH 300 million and legalization of more than UAH 1.3 billion.
The company itself denies any violations in its operations.
