However, these funds have already been "withdrawn," reports the press service of the National Police, according to Tsenzor.

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"We are talking about tens of millions of dollars in cash and precious metals in bars worth over 38 million UAH. He allegedly inherited these funds from his parents, but according to operational data, a relative - a lieutenant general of the Russian Armed Forces - assisted him in withdrawing the money," the message states.

Law enforcement conducted more than 30 sanctioned searches in homes, apartments, garages, and vehicles owned or used by the official and relatives of the Russian general. However, no large sums of money were found. Only jewelry and ornaments, gold commemorative coins, icons, luxury watches of various brands, award, hunting, and firearms, as well as unfilled certificates of awards from his relative, money, etc., were seized.

The Office of the Prosecutor General clarified that in the 2023 declaration, the former official indicated more than $60 million and 550 thousand UAH in cash, with precious metals in bars valued at 38 million UAH.

"Part of the property he allegedly inherited from his parents. Currently, the sources of acquisition of these assets, including from relatives holding government positions in the Russian Federation, are being verified," the prosecution added.

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Law enforcement has registered a criminal case regarding illegal enrichment and the legalization of property obtained through criminal means (Art. 368-5, Part 3 of Art. 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

The Office of the Prosecutor General added that the collected materials have been sent to the NABU for a full review of the former official's declaration. The issue of informing the individual of suspicion will be decided after the results are received.

Who is Igor Veriga and where did he get tens of millions of dollars in cash?

According to the publication "Poltavshchyna," this concerns Igor Veriga, a former official of the Poltava City Council and the regional treasury, who declared 2.6 billion UAH for 2023, predominantly in cash in US dollars ($62.1 million). In the 2024 declaration, which the official submitted after his dismissal, this amount disappeared – only about 100 million UAH remained.

His wife, Olga Veriga, is the chief specialist of the urban planning and architecture department of the Poltava City Council and co-owner of the cash assets.