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The case of Ternopil MP Oleh Shchyhol on bribery

  • Date of commencement of the case: 16/07/2024
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The case of Ternopil MP Oleh Shchyhol on bribery The case of Ternopil MP Oleh Shchyhol on bribery

Case description

The HACC found Oleh Shchyhol, member of the Ternopil regional council, guilty of receiving an improper advantage. Shchyhol was fined UAH 68,000 and had additional punishments imposed on him based on an agreement with the SAPO prosecutor.

Oleg Shchyhol, member of the Ternopil regional council, is accused of extorting and receiving a bribe. He, using his official position, demanded money for assistance in the allocation of one-time financial aid from the regional program of support for vulnerable groups. This aid is intended for those who need support due to difficult life circumstances. Shchyhol used his official powers to receive bribes from people who applied for social assistance.

Oleh Shchyhol is charged with Art. 368(1) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The court found him guilty and imposed a punishment: a fine of UAH 68,000 with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions for two years. The HACC approved the plea agreement between the SAPO prosecutor and the accused.

  • Proceeding No.: 52024000000000053
  • Case No.: 991/6096/24 show all cases hide other cases
  • Other court cases No.: 991/2370/24, 991/2371/24, 991/2416/24, 991/2418/24, 991/2529/24
  • Incriminated: Article 368, part 3, Article 368, part 1
Instance Key parties Instance /Key parties:
HACC
16/07/2024

Panel of judges: Shkodin Ya.V., Kryklyva T.H.

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THE CASE OF OLEH SHCHYHOL

Ternopil regional council member Oleh Shchyhol demanded bribes from people who needed social assistance. He was fined UAH 68,000 on the basis of a plea agreement.

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    March 20, 2024
    the SSU and the NABU detained Shchyhol and served him with the suspicion notice
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    March 22, 2024
    Shchyhol was taken into custody with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 150,000
  • March 25, 2024
    Bail was posted for Shchyhol, he was released from custody
  • March 28, 2024
    the HACC seized the property taken during the search
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    August 27, 2024
    the HACC approved the plea agreement and fined Shchyhol UAH 68,000 with a two-year ban on public office
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Decisions from the Register

Case No. Court Decision date Decision type
991/2370/24 HACC 22/03/2024
991/2370/24 HACC 28/03/2024
991/2371/24 HACC 02/04/2024
991/2371/24 HACC 02/04/2024
991/2416/24 HACC 03/04/2024
991/2418/24 HACC 03/04/2024
991/2416/24 HACC 03/04/2024
991/2418/24 HACC 03/04/2024
991/2529/24 HACC 03/04/2024
991/2529/24 HACC 03/04/2024
991/6096/24 HACC 16/07/2024 On the appointment of a preparatory court hearing
991/6096/24 HACC 27/08/2024 Verdicts