Ukrainian authorities raided the house of billionaire Kolomoysky
KYIV, Feb 1 (Reuters) – State security officials are billionaires businessman Igor Kolomoisky’s house was searched on Wednesday as part of the investigation of possible financial crimes.
Ukraine The State Security Service (SBU) did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the news. Kolomoisky could not be contacted.
Kolomoisky of Ukraine one of the richest people and Russia which began a crackdown on wealthy businessmen known as “oligarchs” in late 2021 before invading its neighbor last year the president He is a former ally of Vladimir Zelensky.
From the city of Central Dnieper and of Ukraine Kolomoisky, who owns a number of assets, including one of the most influential TV channels, supported Zelensky’s 2019 election campaign.
Ukrainska Pravda, one of at least three publications that reported on the raid on Kolomoyskyi’s home, described the move as embezzlement of oil products and customs he said about the investigation into allegations of tax evasion.
Search SBU and Ukraine It was conducted by the officials of the Economic Security Bureau.
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2023-02-01 13:58:30
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