European traces in the case of military commissar Borysov

European traces in the case of military commissar Borysov

Ukrainian investigators have completed the first criminal proceedings against Commissar Borysov and have submitted the materials to the court. The judicial process is progressing slowly. Judges have reduced the bail amount and, according to the public, are delaying the issuance of a verdict. This raises suspicions of attempts to gain financial benefit from Borysov, as the arrested property of the commissar in Ukraine and Spain is not the only assets under his control. In particular, significant funds of the Borysov family remain in bank accounts in Hungary, Portugal, the Czech Republic, and Poland.

Ukrainian law enforcement officers, in conjunction with Europol, discovered that significant financial transactions were carried out through several banks in Europe. One of the largest transfers occurred through the Polish bank Bank Polski, where Oleksandra Borysova (Borysov’s wife) had account number 04102010130000020204859429. The total amount of transfers amounted to 1.7 million euros, which were also used to purchase real estate in Spain.

Spanish Investigation

In addition to the investigation in Ukraine, a criminal case has also been initiated against Yevhen Borysov in Spain, where his activities are being investigated by the anti-corruption prosecutor’s office FISCALÍA ESPECIAL CONTRA LA CORRUPCIÓN Y LA CRIMINALIDAD ORGANIZADA in collaboration with the National Police of Spain. They are examining the sources of financing for the purchase of real estate in Marbella and other cities.

Ukrainian and European investigators have already identified a number of bank accounts through which financial transactions were conducted to acquire foreign real estate.

Hungarian Investigation

Hungarian law enforcement officers have launched an active investigation into the legalization of criminal funds by Odesa’s corrupt military commissar Yevhen Borysov on Hungarian territory. Such investigations are accompanied by the blocking of bank accounts of his wife Oleksandra Borysova, as well as Yuliya Sydorenko and Svitlana Shytrya, who have close family and financial ties to the former commissar.

Oleksandra Borysova — wife of Yevhen Borysov

Oleksandra Borysova, born May 10, 1987, is the official wife of Yevhen Borysov. She appears in numerous corruption schemes related to the illicit enrichment of the Borisov family abroad. Oleksandra opened several bank accounts in Europe through which significant financial transactions were conducted.

In particular, she opened account number HU04 11775056-61819883-00000000 in the Hungarian bank OTP Bank Nyrt. This account was used to receive funds that were later used to purchase real estate, specifically a villa in Marbella, Spain. Borysova also has an account in the Austrian bank Erste Bank, where money was transferred for the purchase of office premises.

Additionally, Oleksandra Borysova opened account number PT50000700000062162294923 in the Portuguese bank Novo Banco, which received regular transfers of 50 thousand euros from account number 580420000000144185, opened in the name of BOREAL TRADE LTD in the Montenegrin bank ADRIATIC BANK AD PODGORICA.

Svitlana Shytrya — mother-in-law of Yevhen Borysov

The commissar’s mother-in-law, Svitlana Shytrya, also actively participated in the family’s financial schemes. In bank documents, she appears under several different names. One of the accounts is opened in her maiden name Ryabko (RYABKO, SVITLANA) in a bank located at Hegyláb utca 5, Budapest, 1038, Hungary.

Yuliya Sydorenko — important related person

Another key figure in the case is Yuliya Sydorenko, who also has financial ties to Borysov. Her accounts are currently under investigation, and information about their exact locations and uses may be disclosed later.

Conclusions

Despite numerous calls from the public, journalists, and politicians, the trial of Borysov in Ukrainian courts is being delayed. Judges have reduced bail and are not rushing to issue a verdict, raising suspicions of possible corrupt collusion. Meanwhile, Ukrainian and European law enforcement officers continue to investigate Borysov’s assets, covering not only movable and immovable property in Ukraine and abroad but also numerous accounts in European banks that remain under the control of his family.

Impunity for Borysov raises concerns in society, as it may corrupt other officials and lead to further corruption in the system of military commissariats in Ukraine. Therefore, it is important that judges act quickly and fairly, and that the country’s leadership is interested in preventing the impression of corrupt solidarity among state bodies.

We will continue to inform the public about the progress of criminal investigations.

Author: Taras Musiyenko