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HACC arrests former head of Chernivtsi customs in case of UAH 290m damage

Another member of the criminal organisation was also arrested, who, on the instructions of the former head of the customs office, organised the beating of journalists. In addition, the former head of the customs office was granted bail in the amount of UAH 60 million, which is 5 times less than the amount of damages in the case. 

HACC arrests former head of Chernivtsi customs in case of UAH 290m damage
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The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has arrested the former head of the Chernivtsi Customs in a case of UAH 290 million in damages. This was reported by the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. 

On Wednesday, 17 April, HACC investigating judges imposed preventive measures on the former head of the customs office, a co-organiser of a criminal organisation operating at the Chernivtsi customs office, and one of the members of the criminal organisation who, on the instructions of the co-organiser, organised the beating of journalists.

The court upheld the prosecutor's position and imposed on the co-organiser a custodial measure of restraint with an alternative of UAH 60 million bail.

The member of the criminal organisation was placed in custody as a preventive measure. At the same time, the court set a bail of UAH 6 million as an alternative measure of restraint.

The term of detention is until 14.06.2024 inclusive.

If bail is granted, the individuals will be subject to appropriate procedural obligations. 

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