In a recent turn of events, Roman Nasirov, the former chief of the Ukrainian tax service, has been granted release on bail. The bail amount was set at a hefty sum of Hr 55 million, which is the equivalent of approximately $1.4 million, as stated by the High Anti-Corruption Court on May 24.
Nasirov faced allegations involving the acceptance of bribes to the tune of Hr 722 million, roughly $18 million, with the help of his advisor. These bribes were reportedly in exchange for facilitating VAT refunds amounting to Hr 3.2 billion or about $77 million for an agricultural holding company.
Since October 2022, Nasirov had been under arrest. Originally, the bail had been set at Hr 532 million, or approximately $13.2 million.
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Back in March 2017, during his tenure at the Tax Service, Nasirov was initially arrested. At that time, he was suspected of misappropriating Hr 2 billion ($49.8 million) along with the contentious businessman and legislator, Oleksandr Onyshchenko.
Nasirov has consistently denied any misconduct on his part.
No verdict has been reached yet in the case from 2017.
FAQ Section
1. Who is Roman Nasirov?
Roman Nasirov is the former head of Ukraine’s tax service who has been implicated in bribery allegations.
2. How much was the bail for Roman Nasirov’s release?
The bail was set at Hr 55 million, roughly equivalent to $1.4 million.
3. What were the accusations against Nasirov?
Nasirov was accused of accepting approximately $18 million in bribes to facilitate VAT refunds amounting to nearly $77 million for an agricultural holding company.
4. Has Nasirov been involved in any other legal cases?
Yes, Nasirov was previously arrested in March 2017 on suspicion of embezzling Hr 2 billion ($49.8 million) with businessman Oleksandr Onyshchenko.
5. Has Nasirov admitted to the charges against him?
No, Nasirov has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
Conclusion
The release of Roman Nasirov on bail marks a significant event in Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption within its governmental institutions. This high-profile case, with the substantial bail amount and the serious nature of the accusations, underscores the challenges the Ukrainian judiciary faces as it continues to uphold the rule of law in the face of complex corruption cases. As the judicial proceedings continue, the implications for Ukraine’s governance and the precedent it sets for accountability in public service remain to be seen.
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