National Police detains suspect in embezzlement of UAH 5.8 billion at Ukrtatnafta: what is known
10 November 2025 19:23
Kyiv law enforcement officers detained the director of one of the affiliated companies, who was hiding from the investigation and was on the international wanted list, in the case of large-scale embezzlement of Ukrtatnafta’s assets, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
What is known about the case
The investigation found that during 2017-2022, the detainee, together with representatives of other related structures, organized a scheme for the purchase and subsequent sale of fuels and lubricants worth more than UAH 5.8 billion.
The controlled enterprises received fuel without payment, and the profits from its sale were transferred to their own accounts and misappropriated.
The detainee was served a notice of suspicion back in 2024, after which he went into hiding abroad and was put on the international wanted list.
on November 7, he was detained on suspicion of misappropriation of property on a particularly large scale committed by an organized group. A measure of restraint was imposed on the offender.
International aspect and consequences
The suspect was put on the international wanted list after being notified of suspicion of organizing a large-scale embezzlement scheme.
His detention demonstrates the active cooperation of Ukrainian law enforcement with international bodies to return suspects to the jurisdiction of Ukraine.
