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The scandals surrounding former oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky and his business partner Hennadiy Boholyubov, who is currently outside the country, have flared up again in Ukraine. Advisor to the President’s Office Serhiy Leshchenko announced a new criminal investigation launched on the basis of a complaint filed by Kolomoisky’s former partner, Oleksiy Martynov, the Kommersant Ukrainskyy business daily reported.
Reporting fraud
Oleksiy Martynov filed a statement with the Bureau of Economic Security about the actions of Kolomoisky and Boholyubov, in which he described in detail the facts of fraud related to corporate rights. According to Leshchenko, criminal proceedings have already been initiated on the basis of this statement, which caused a wide public outcry. This was a confirmation that the cases of oligarchs do not remain unattended by law enforcement agencies.
An interview that shook up society
In an interview with Focus, Martynov drew attention to recent statements by Boholyubov, who denied their partnership in Privat Group. “This was a shocking discovery not only for me, but for many in Ukraine,” Martynov said, adding that most of the company’s employees are aware of his involvement in the business. This highlights tensions between the former partners and casts doubt on Boholyubov’s public statements.
Suspicions of money laundering
The SBU investigation believes that Kolomoisky and Boholyubov, who are co-founders of the Privat group, were involved in money laundering schemes through the Jewish community of Ukraine. According to the investigation, it is over UAH 5.8 billion that was suspected to have been transferred abroad. However, it remains unclear how much of these funds were routed through the organisation.
This new criminal investigation against Kolomoisky and Boholyubov highlights the continuing problem of corruption in Ukraine and the restoration of public trust in law enforcement. The public is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the investigation, hoping for justice and punishment for those responsible. It is important that law enforcement agencies act decisively, as this could be an important step in the fight against corruption schemes that undermine the country’s economy and its reputation in the international arena.
