The Prosecutor's office of Kyiv handed to the Chairman of the Board of Directors Ukrgazvydobuvannia and his Deputy notification of suspicion of abuse of power that has incurred losses amounting to more than 16, 8 million UAH (1, $ 1 million).

Public (open back) joint stock company (PJSC) Ukrgazvydobuvannia - the largest Ukrainian producer of natural gas and gas condensate, is part of the NJSC " Naftogaz of Ukraine ".

According to the Prosecutor's office on the first day of the week, during pre-trial investigation determined, in March this year between PSC and a private company, which owns almost the biggest in Ukraine petrol station networks, was awarded the contract to supply liquefied natural gas.

" in the future, acting regardless of the interests of the country, the head of the Board " ukrgazdobychi " and his Deputy had signed an additional agreement to the present contract. As a result, the commercial structure of the illegally acquired the right to receive almost 18 thousand tons of fuel without unverified payment and much more than low cost, " said the report.

Officials of the organization Ukrgazvydobuvannia issued a notification on suspicion of committing a criminal offence provided by article " abuse of power or official position ".

according to the press service, the Pechersk district court of Kyiv issued a permit for their detention and delivery to the court for the election of a preventive measure in the form of detention. Procedural guidance is carried out by the Prosecutor's office in Kiev.

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