Law enforcement authorities have uncovered a large-scale corruption scheme involving the misappropriation of state budget funds designated for low-income citizens and families in crisis. According to investigators, five members of the Kyiv Regional Council illegally funneled funds from the «Turbota» (Care) regional social welfare program to their own relatives and close associates. Documented losses currently exceed 3 million UAH, with the broader investigation still ongoing.
The scheme operated on a straightforward mechanism: officials secured public financial assistance under the pretense of supporting individuals with severe illnesses or urgent needs. Once disbursed, the funds were cashed out and returned directly to the lawmakers.
Among the key evidence highlighted by investigators is a series of payments issued for «urgent medical care» to the mother of one involved official. During the same timeframe, she acquired real estate and a high-end personal vehicle valued at over 3.5 million UAH. Case files also indicate that funds allocated under the guise of social relief were systematically diverted to pay for aesthetic medicine services and premium dental procedures.
Nine individuals—including five regional council members and four relatives—have been officially named as suspects in the ongoing investigation:
Oleksandr Polyarus (Servant of the People) — Deputy Mayor of Bila Tserkva;
Yurii Savchuk (For the Future) — Deputy Mayor of Bila Tserkva;
Yevheniia Polikarpova (For the Future);
Stanislav Polishchuk (For the Future) — Head of the Kyiv Regional Dental Clinic;
Khvicha Meparishvili (European Solidarity).
The strong connection to the local administration in Bila Tserkva points to a systematic abuse of authority across regional administrative bodies.
The «Turbota» social initiative processed approximately 384 million UAH in total budget allocations between 2021 and 2025. Authorities believe the initial 3 million UAH in documented damages represents only the first phase of the inquiry.
Investigators from the Strategic Investigations Department and the Prosecutor General’s Office are examining financial records to assess the total financial impact on the regional budget during wartime. Pre-trial proceedings continue as prosecutors finalize additional charges and determine preventive measures for the suspects.