"The State Bureau of Investigation of Ukraine (SBI) has opened another criminal case against former President Petro Poroshenko," People's Deputy of the Ukrainian Rada Alexander Dubinsky announced this on Telegram, Ednews reports.
According to his information, the State Bureau of Investigation opened a case regarding the smuggling of cigarettes to Romania, which was allegedly organized by the former Ukrainian leader. It is noted that Poroshenko allegedly organized smuggling through the confectionery corporation Roshen controlled by him.
Dubinsky attached to his post the answer of the Security Service of Ukraine to his statement about the commission of a criminal offense by Poroshenko. “In accordance with the requirements of Article 36 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, pre-trial investigation of crimes committed by people’s deputies of Ukraine is carried out by investigators from the central office of the State Bureau of Investigation,” the document says.
Earlier in Ukraine, it was reported that the criminal case against Poroshenko would be continued. It was noted that the investigation of the case continues, despite the slowdown in work in this direction.
Petro Poroshenko has been prosecuted in Ukraine for high treason and financing of terrorism.
