Publication date: 18.05.2024
Recovery of assets of the head of the occupying Zaporizhia administration: the decision of the VAKS
On April 23, 2024, the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court (SAC) made a historic decision to confiscate the assets of Yevhen Balytskyi, the head of the occupying Zaporizhia administration, and his relatives - father and son - from state income. This decision was an important step in the fight against collaborationism and betrayal at the highest levels.
Background of the case
Yevgeny Balytskyi, a former deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, was appointed the so-called governor of the Zaporizhia region after the beginning of the full-scale military invasion of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine. In this position, he actively cooperated with the Russian occupation authorities. In particular, Balytsky was involved in the organization of the so-called referendum on the accession of the Zaporizhia region to the Russian Federation, which was recognized as illegal by the international community. In addition, he oversaw the eviction of pro-Ukrainian residents of Zaporozhye from their homes, the illegal sale of their real estate, and spread pro-Russian propaganda in the mass media.
VAKS solution
According to the VAKS decision, significant assets belonging to Yevhen Balytskyi and his relatives were charged to the state income. In particular:
Real estate: apartments, residential building and land plots in the city of Melitopol.
Movable property: four passenger cars, a self-made tourist boat.Corporate rights: shares in the authorized capital of the following companies:
"MELITOPOLSKY AUTOHYDROAGRET" LLC
PE "ADVERTISING AGENCY "BRIZ"
LLC "BASTION M-70"
LLC "LEGION"
MTV-PLUS TV RADIO COMPANY LLC
AQUABIOM LLC
LLC "MELITOPOL SKIDING PLANT OF SLIDING BEARINGS"
PJSC "SALUT CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND RECREATION INSTITUTE"
"AVIATION GROUP" LLC
Cash: placed in bank accounts.
Aircraft: Four Cessna 172RG type/model aircraft and one Model 76 Duchess aircraft.
This decision became a powerful signal for all collaborators and traitors that their actions will not go unpunished, and their illegally acquired assets will be returned to the state. You may be interested in the following articles: consultation with a lawyer, consultation with a lawyer, analysis of documents, legal analysis of the situation, written consultation, verification of documents by a lawyer, lawyers, documents, help lawyer online lawyer online legal opinion legal opinion lawyer lawyer online
Refusal to partially satisfy the claim
However, VAKS refused to satisfy the lawsuit demands of the Ministry of Justice in terms of collecting 10% of the share in the authorized capital of LLC "BASTION M-70" from the state income. According to the plaintiff, this share is indirectly owned by Vitaly Balytskyi, Yevhen Balytskyi's father. The court found insufficient evidence on this issue.
The possibility of appealing the decision
According to the press service of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, an appeal against the decision of the Supreme Administrative Court may be submitted to the Appeals Chamber of the Supreme Administrative Court within five days from the date of the announcement of the court decision.This means that parties dissatisfied with the court's decision have limited time to prepare and submit their appeals.
The value of the VAKS decision
The decision of VAKS to recover assets from state income is of great importance for Ukraine. It not only restores justice to the assets illegally acquired by persons collaborating with the occupying power, but also demonstrates that the state actively opposes collaborationism and treason at all levels. This decision also emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the activities of state bodies and officials.
Thus, Yevhen Balytskyi's case is a vivid example of how the Ukrainian government fights internal enemies and protects the interests of its citizens even in the most difficult conditions of martial law.
