The NABU and the SAPO, in cooperation with the Security Service of Ukraine, have uncovered a large-scale conversion center with a total turnover of over UAH 15 billion. The scheme allegedly involved the former Acting Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine and the Deputy Head of the Main Department of the State Tax Service in Poltava Region.

According to journalist Oleh Novikov, the individuals in question are Yevhen Oleinikov and Nataliia Novozhenina.

According to the investigation, the officials acted in the interests of a criminal organization that facilitated tax minimization schemes for over 200 affiliated companies.

The scheme involved the creation of fictitious tax invoices for transactions with real businesses, their registration in the Unified Register of Tax Invoices, and subsequent use of these documents to unlawfully reduce tax liabilities.

Between 2020 and 2023, the conversion center generated invoices totaling UAH 15 billion, with the “scheme-related” VAT exceeding UAH 2.3 billion. As a result, the state lost at least UAH 147 million in unpaid taxes.

Currently, 11 individuals have been notified of suspicion in connection with the case.