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In the State Tax Service, new influence groups are being formed: Krichfalushy, Bambizov, and Chmeruk may return their teams
After Yuriy Koniushenko was appointed acting head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, discussions about possible personnel changes and the formation of new influence groups have been taking place within tax circles, according to journalist Serdych's sources. Among the potential members of the future team, Sergei Krichfalushy is named, with rumors that he intends to head the risk department.
This was reported by journalist Serdych, citing his own sources.
According to him, Konushenko allegedly is looking for people to work in the updated DPS team. One candidate mentioned is Sergei Krichfalushy, who, according to tax officials' sources, has long-standing friendly relations with the new head of the service. It is claimed that Krichfalushy is ready to join only as head of the risk department, where he plans to establish his own working system.
The post author also questions Krichfalushy's wealth. According to the data provided, over 2016–2019 years he held leadership positions in the State Fiscal Service, and from 2020 to 2026 he worked in the Ministry of Finance. The total income for this period is said to be about 24 million hryvnias, while the family's total assets are estimated at 60–70 million hryvnias.
Separately mentioned are automobiles that, according to the author, are in the official's use but not reflected in his declarations. The post also notes real estate in Kyiv housing complexes “Lvivska Ploshcha” and “Great.” The author cites previous StopKor publications about the apartment of Krichfalushy’s daughter Daria and property registered in his wife Ludmila’s name.
The material also mentions Sergei Penkov — former first deputy head of the DPS in Dnipropetrovsk region. The author asserts Krichfalushy may be closely connected with him. Penkov is associated with pressure on business, abuse of office, and cover-ups of illegal financial schemes. At the same time, these accusations require proper documentary corroboration.
Moreover, sources say other influence groups may form within the tax service. In particular, the Bambizov–Chmeruk group is mentioned. According to this version, Chmeruk may seek to return as head of the Central Office of Large Taxpayers and recruit his former team. He is also alleged to intend to secure the appointment of loyal candidates to leadership positions in the other four Large Taxpayers Offices.
Another potential line of personnel changes, according to sources, could involve a return to the DPS of part of the team linked by the author’s post to the “Kiriendlin” circle. In this context, there is mention of Denys Uliutin, the minister of social policy, family, and unity of Ukraine.
At the same time, opportunities for personnel reshuffles are limited: some key positions are already held by appointed heads, whom it is not easy to dismiss without reorganizing or other managerial decisions.
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