The SBU and the National Police detained an official of Ukrzaliznytsia in Kyiv who demanded bribes from entrepreneurs

The Security Service and the National Police, with the assistance of the management of Ukrzaliznytsia, exposed the deputy head of the track service of the regional branch of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" in Kyiv for corruption.

According to the case file, the official demanded a bribe of UAH 10 million from the head of the capital's construction company.

For this amount, the official "guaranteed" to hand over 6 hectares of land, which is on the balance sheet of the state-owned enterprise, to the contractor for a long-term lease.

He also promised an "accelerated" procedure for concluding relevant contracts at the level of Ukrzaliznytsia and the Kyiv City State Administration.

In case of refusal to pay the bribe, the official threatened artificial obstacles during the registration of technical passports and permission documents for land lease.

The law enforcement officers arrested the suspect "red handed" while handing him the first part of the illegal gain.

On the basis of the collected evidence, the detainee was notified of suspicion under Part 4 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (acceptance of an offer, promise or receipt of an illegal benefit by an official).

The official is currently in custody. He faces up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.

Comprehensive measures were carried out jointly with the National Police under the procedural guidance of the Office of the Prosecutor General.