Searches in the case of Nazariy Gusakov take place in Lviv and Kyiv: all those involved are being checked, photos
Searches (Photo: National Police)

Law enforcement officers are conducting a series of searches in a case of possible fraud during a fundraiser for Nazariy Gusakov. This was reported to by National Police.

The investigative actions are part of a criminal proceeding initiated under articles on fraud and money laundering. The searches are ongoing in Lviv and Kyiv at the residences of Husakov and the persons he involved in fundraising for the alleged purchase of the expensive drug.

In particular, according to law enforcement, these are close friends and acquaintances whose bank cards he used to receive charitable contributions. As well as other persons who assisted him in transferring cash and non-cash funds raised for donations to cryptocurrency.

Law enforcement officers are documenting possible facts of misuse of charitable funds and establishing the whereabouts of persons involved in the alleged fraud.

Cyber experts are analyzing information on the movement of funds, including cryptocurrency wallets where the contributions could have been withdrawn. And the State Financial Monitoring Service is checking the bank accounts of Husakov and others involved.

Law enforcers are identifying victims who may have suffered from the "fraudulent actions". Anyone who transferred funds or has information useful to the investigation is urged to contact the police.

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  • The scandal around Gusakov broke out on June 17: in particular, journalist Olga Khudetska drew attention to the situation with the fees for treatment in X. Subsequently, Lviv Mayor Sadovyi said that the city and the drug manufacturer had been providing Gusakov with the necessary drug for a year for free.
  • On June 22, President Zelensky was informed about Gusakov's case - he had left the country before the scandal with the fees. On the same day, law enforcement officers opened two criminal proceedings regarding possible fraud.
  • Against the backdrop of this scandal, Ukraine will tighten control over charitable fundraising, but no additional details were disclosed.