Krupa family case remains with HACC after court change request denied

Court keeps proceedings with HACC

The Appellate Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) denied the defence of Tetiana Krupa, her husband Volodymyr, and son Oleksandr's motion to transfer the case for consideration by the Khmelnytskyi City and District Court. Consequently, the criminal proceedings will continue to be heard by the High Anti-Corruption Court.

As reported by the HACC Appellate Chamber, this decision entered into legal force immediately after its pronouncement. It is not subject to cassation appeal, which finalises the jurisdiction issue at this instance.

Arguments of the parties

Previously, at the first preparatory hearing held on 22 September, the Krupa family's lawyers requested to suspend the case's progress in the HACC. Their main demand was to transfer the materials to the Khmelnytskyi City and District Court.

The defence justified its position by stating that Tetiana Krupa had filed declarations as a doctor. Furthermore, according to the lawyers, her husband Volodymyr and son Oleksandr are not subjects of the High Anti-Corruption Court's jurisdiction.

The prosecution, represented by the prosecutor's office, expressed opposition to such a division. Prosecutors emphasised that at the time of the alleged offences, Tetiana Krupa held the position of a deputy of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Council. Therefore, in the opinion of the prosecution, the case should be heard by the HACC.

Charges and amount of damages

Tetiana Krupa, her husband, and son are charged with committing several crimes. Specifically, this involves illegal enrichment of approximately 160 million UAH, false declaration, and the legalisation (laundering) of funds obtained through criminal means.