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The wife of the former vice prime minister and former chairman of the board of NJSC Naftogaz Ukraine Oleksii Chernyshov, Svitlana Chernyshova, is involved in a NABU and SAPU criminal case concerning a corruption scheme in which her husband is a suspect. According to the investigation, she could have acted as a trusted person for Chernyshov and received cash for him in the amount of $500 thousand.
As the media report, based on investigative materials, Svitlana Chernyshova was not merely formally connected to the case through family ties. The investigation believes she interacted with other participants in the scheme and personally received funds that, according to the detectives, were intended for her husband. One such episode concerns a transfer of $500 thousand. An additional element of the case is the use of pseudonyms. The materials related to the investigation mention the nickname “Professor.” It is likely it was used in connection with Svitlana Chernyshova’s professional activities. She holds a PhD in philology, worked as an associate professor, and taught at, among others, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Oleksii Chernyshov himself is a key figure in the case. According to NABU and SAP, the investigation is checking his possible involvement in illegal enrichment and receipt of unlawful benefits during his time in government positions. Among the episodes under review are receipts of apartments from developers with substantial discounts. The case materials also include large sums of cash. According to the investigation, this concerns more than $1,2 million and €100 thousand. The detectives link these funds to a corruption scheme in the energy sector and establish the circumstances of their receipt, transfer, and use. Another area of the investigation concerns the family property of the Chernyshov family. According to declarations, a significant portion of assets is registered in Svitlana Chernyshova’s name. The declared property includes real estate, cars, jewelry, watches, and other expensive items. The mere registration of assets to the wife does not indicate illicit origin, but the family’s wealth is relevant for verifying the origin of funds and the possible seizure of assets. After notifying Oleksii Chernyshov of the suspicion, Svitlana Chernyshova provided a bond for him in the amount of 10 million UAH. This became one of the financial episodes drawing attention to the wife’s role within the criminal proceeding. In addition, Svitlana Chernyshova filed a civil suit in court to divide the joint marital property. Such a step could be significant for determining ownership of the family assets in the event of measures to secure the criminal case. At the same time, a suit for division of property itself does not prove an intention to hide assets or evade seizure.
The NABU and SAPU investigation continues. The final legal assessment of Oleksii and Svitlana Chernyshov’s actions, as well as the questions of the provenance of funds and the legality of operations with assets, must be determined in the prescribed by law and by the court manner. At this stage, the stated circumstances are the pretrial inquiry authorities’ version.
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