An Official with Assets Incompatible with His Position
Victor Shaytan is an employee of the State Labor Service. His declaration records what has long become a hallmark of Ukrainian bureaucracy: hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash within the family, luxury cars, apartments in Kyiv — all while having an official salary that in no way explains such a level of wealth. The assets are registered not under him personally but under his wife and other family members.
Hundreds of Thousands in Cash — Without Explanation of Sources
The declaration records a significant amount of cash in foreign currency. No entrepreneurship, no business, no inherited millions — only savings accumulated over years of public service. A classic scheme: the official "has nothing," while family members' assets concentrate around him, which the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) is legally mandated to check, albeit slowly.
Luxury Cars and Apartments with a Modest Salary
Among the declared assets are expensive cars, apartments in Kyiv, and real estate in the capital's suburbs. The value of all this property far exceeds the cumulative official income of the family over all years of service. The State Labor Service is the body overseeing compliance with labor legislation. The person who monitors the rights of hired workers lives by completely different standards himself.
A Chasm Between Declaration and Reality
The NACP records such gaps between real wealth and declared data for hundreds of officials annually. Shaytan is yet another example of how public service in Ukraine during the war remains a source of enrichment rather than service. Whether the check is full or partial — time will tell. Responsibility so far exists only on paper.