Large sum of cash seized from customs officer at Boryspil Airport

The Security Service of Ukraine recently detained the chief state inspector of the department for countering customs violations and combating smuggling at the "Boryspil-Airport" customs post on charges of extortion and receiving bribes. A search was conducted at the official's residence following his arrest.

"Во время обысков по месту жительства таможенника сотрудники спецслужбы изъяли почти 55 тысяч долларов, 7 тысяч фунтов стерлингов, 2,5 тысячи евро и более 700 грамм золота" (During searches at the customs officer's residence, special service officers seized nearly 55,000 US dollars, 7,000 British pounds, 2,500 euros, and more than 700 grams of gold), the SBU press service reported.

The customs officer demanded money from citizens in exchange for the unimpeded transport of goods.

A criminal case has been opened. An investigation is underway.