"Violations" have always been found: a tax employee is suspected of bribery.

According to investigation data, the criminal scheme was organized by the deputy head of one of the departments of the State Tax Service in the Kharkiv region. She is now suspected of regularly receiving illegal benefits.

“She systematically received money from small and medium-sized businesses in the region. Most often, she demanded funds for 'violations of legislation' that the official would certainly find in business operations, such as not conducting tax audits, etc.,” noted the Kharkiv regional prosecutor's office.

Afterward, the suspect demanded a specific amount from the entrepreneurs, with the usual asking price being two thousand dollars. She requested that the money be brought directly to her office.

“The issue of choosing a preventive measure in the form of detention for the suspect is being resolved. A motion for her removal from office is also being prepared,” added the law enforcement officials.