Investigative bodies in Lviv have charged the head of a housing construction cooperative with embezzlement of funds. According to the Galician District Prosecutor’s Office, from 2021 to 2023, the official illegally seized more than 22 million hryvnias, intended for the construction of a residential complex in the Vynnyky area.
Cooperative members contributed funds to purchase apartments, which were supposed to finance the construction and completion of the project. However, instead, the accused transferred the money to third-party accounts unrelated to the construction of the building. As a result, 29 individuals, who invested their savings into this project, suffered losses.
The property of the accused is currently seized, and the investigation, conducted by investigators from the Lviv District Police Department, is moving towards its final stages. It is noted that according to the Constitution of Ukraine, an individual is considered innocent until proven guilty in court.