Law enforcement officers in Rivne have exposed a man who attempted to profit from others’ legal troubles by demanding $30,000 for “resolving” an issue in a criminal proceeding. He now faces up to 12 years in prison with asset confiscation.
This is reported by Rivne24
According to the prosecutor’s office, the man is suspected of attempted fraud and incitement to provide an unlawful benefit to a public official.
The investigation revealed that in November of last year, law enforcement officials informed a local entrepreneur of her suspicion. Upon learning this, her acquaintance decided to exploit the situation, claiming he could influence the course of the pre-trial investigation.
The wrongdoer promised the woman to help her receive the lightest punishment and guaranteed no obstacles to her business activities.
During several meetings, he incited the entrepreneur to transfer $30,000 through him, presenting it as an unlawful benefit for law enforcement officers.