In the realm of public procurement, there are numerous ways to generate profit, and security services for banks should seemingly raise no suspicions. However, the situation with the security of "PrivatBank," Ukraine's largest state bank, demonstrates otherwise.
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SubscribeAccording to Comments.UA, "PrivatBank" spends hundreds of millions of hryvnias on security services, entering contracts with private companies without conducting tenders.
These companies, some of which are linked to former regional officials and influential figures, receive substantial sums from state funds.
According to an internal audit, "PrivatBank" spends up to 400 million hryvnias annually on security, awarding contracts to companies such as LLC "Yavir-2005" and LLC "Venbest". Often, the contract amounts are inflated, leading to overpayments.
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Furthermore, the heads of these companies are connected to Valeriy Pisarenko, who previously served as deputy head of the administration of Viktor Yanukovych.
The Role of the Former Bank Head
A key figure in this situation is the former head of security for "PrivatBank," Sergey Bolotin. After the bank's nationalization in 2016, he began transferring security contracts to private firms. Since then, no successful tenders for security service procurement have been conducted.
The companies "Venbest" and "Yavir" have strong connections in political circles, allowing them to avoid competition in tenders and secure lucrative contracts. Both companies have previously been involved in criminal cases related to document forgery for tender participation and other violations, but these cases have yet to conclude with convictions.
In the context of war and economic crisis, such practices have sparked discontent among the public, with many believing that state funds should be directed toward more pressing needs, such as supporting social groups. The question of how this sector will be regulated remains open.