Ukraine: investigation completed into grain worth 776 million hryvnias
NABU and SAP have completed their investigation into the loss of almost 106,000 tonnes of grain from Ukraine’s state grain corporation. On 29 October they announced that case materials had been opened for inspection. The case concerns five suspects.
Investigators say the management of state grain corporation DPZKU signed four contracts with a foreign company in 2021 to supply feed maize. Full payment was required before ownership transferred. Nevertheless, the buyer obtained the original bills of lading, which enabled collection of the cargo, before paying for the grain.
NABU says this allowed the ships to be unloaded and the buyer to dispose of the grain. Copies bearing forged signatures and stamps were allegedly retained at the state corporation to conceal the transaction. The agency puts the loss at almost 106,000 tonnes worth 776 million hryvnias.
The proceeds were allegedly moved repeatedly between banks to mix them with legitimate income, and used to buy raw materials and property for controlled companies. Five suspected members of an organised group were notified of suspicion in April 2026. Completion of the investigation and access to the file are the latest procedural steps.
