The GPU has closed the case under the criminal code against the former head of " Naftogaz " Bakulina
The chief Prosecutor's office closed the case under the criminal code against the former head of the largest state power organization " Naftogaz " Eugene Bakulina, who was suspected of misappropriation of state property, as well as several top managers of the organization.
in March the Ministry of internal Affairs of Ukraine informed about the detention Bakulina in connection with the investigation in the criminal case of theft of public funds. At the end of April, the Pechersk district court released him on bail.
" Criminal proceedings against Bakulina Yevgeny close in the absence of his actions constitute criminal offences under article (misappropriation, embezzlement of property or acquiring them through abuse of position - as amended) and article 364 (abuse of power or position (as amended) ", - quotes the text of the resolution of the Prosecutor General's office Agency UNIAN.
As recalled by the Agency, Bakulina, Deputy Gennady Yuriev and Department head of natural gas " Naftogaz of Ukraine " Mr. Franchuk was announced on suspicion of abuse of office, which resulted in damage to the organization in the amount of almost UAH 2 billion (more than $ 150 million).
According to the investigation, the story is about the contract for the supply of natural gas between " Naftogaz of Ukraine " and company " Gasukan-Commerce company, controlled by Ukrainian businessman Sergey Kurchenko, which align with the business interests of the son of the former President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych, removed from power at the end of the February coup d'etat.
UNIAN informs that the court took custody of money, movable and immovable property Bakulina, and stopped the investigation of the St. George and Franchuk. Date of the trial is not reported.