Kobolev’s case: NABU says it has found new data, including 37 GB of correspondence
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On Thursday, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau submitted a new motion to the court to extend the term of the pre-trial investigation, because new data was found, including 37 GB of electronic correspondence.
She reported about it press service NABU
The request by NABU detectives is due to new circumstances established by the pre-trial investigation.
After filing a preliminary motion with the investigating judge in early April, detectives seized new documents and information. According to NABU, these data are essential for evidence in criminal proceedings.
Thus, electronic correspondence of persons involved in the initiation and implementation of the decision to pay bonuses to the management and employees of Naftogaz for the victory in the Stockholm arbitration was seized.
In total, correspondence over 37 GB was removed. Currently, NABU says that detectives are reviewing the information, and due to its size, it may take a significant period of time.
“During the inspection, a number of information, which are of essential importance for proof in criminal proceedings, have already been revealed,” the Bureau added.
Previously, the investigative judge of the VAX already refused in the petition regarding the extension of the term of the pre-trial investigation in the case of the ex-chairman of Naftogaz Andriy Kobolev.
We remind you:
NABU detectives handed over to the ex-head of Naftogaz Andrii Kobolev a copy of a new request for the extension of the investigation in the case of illegal awarding, earlier on the same day, VAKS refused the Bureau to extend the period of the investigation.
Higher Anti-Corruption Court obliged Andriy Kobolev, ex-head of the board of Naftogaz, who is suspected of illegally receiving a bonus, to wear an electronic bracelet and left a bond of 229 million hryvnias. Specialized anti-corruption prosecutor’s office demanded to change preventive measure and demanded to appoint custody with an alternative right to deposit bail in the amount of 365 million hryvnias.
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