On March 9, 2026, HACC continued hearing the case against MP Yaroslav Dubnevych concerning the alleged organization of a gas-theft scheme worth more than UAH 2.1 billion, involving CHP plants in the Lviv region allegedly controlled by him. The prosecutor delivered a brief summary of the indictment, the court verified the defendant’s personal details and explained the essence of the charges, and the parties began their opening statements.

The prosecutor stated that Dubnevych ensured the submission to Naftogaz of knowingly false documents containing inaccurate information. He allegedly led a criminal organization that intended to conceal the real volumes of gas consumed by falsifying documents. The prosecutor added that Dubnevych later organized a complex scheme to launder corruption proceeds.

The prosecution estimates the damage at more than UAH 2.1 billion. According to the prosecutor, Dubnevych’s role as the organizer and the movement of funds through affiliated companies are supported by the evidence collected by the prosecution. 

The defense, for its part, emphasized that the allegations are unfounded. Defense counsel argued that SAPO prosecutors and NABU detectives have not provided adequate evidence that Dubnevych committed the crimes alleged. The defense challenged the prosecution’s evidentiary base and witness testimony, insisting that the defendant’s guilt has not been proven.

At the next hearing, scheduled for March 13, the court is expected to move on to examining evidence.