Misappropriation of 141,3 million hryvnias on the “green” tariff in the occupation: NABU and SAP completed the investigation into former OP official Shurma

Misappropriation of 141,3 million hryvnias on the “green” tariff in the occupation: NABU and SAP completed the investigation into former OP official Shurma

NABU and SAP have completed the pre-trial investigation into the case concerning the misappropriation of funds intended for payments under the “green” tariff in the temporarily occupied territory of the Zaporizhzhia region.

This was reported by NABU.

In 2019–2020, former deputy of the Donetsk Regional Council (later — deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine and member of the supervisory board of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine) Rostyslav Shurma, together with his brother, concentrated control over a number of companies that produced electricity from alternative sources. In Vasylivka district of the Zaporizhzhia region they built solar power plants with a total capacity of about 60 MW and concluded agreements with SE “Guaranteed Buyer” for the sale of electricity at the “green” tariff.

After the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion and the occupation of part of the Zaporizhzhia region, the solar power plants lost connection with the United Energy System of Ukraine, suffered damage, and personnel were evacuated. Despite this, the companies controlled by the suspects continued to declare electricity production and receive payment under the “green” tariff, even though in fact the electricity did not enter Ukraine’s power system.

The investigation found that the reports contained knowingly false data on generation volumes and the technical readiness of the plants, including during periods of total blackout. The funds received were subsequently withdrawn through related companies.

The total amount of damage is 141,3 million hryvnias.