Sense Bank made a statement after investigative actions in its office
On August 19, law enforcement officers conducted investigative actions related to certain individuals at the head office of the state-owned Sense Bank. The bank officially confirmed this information on Wednesday evening, without specifying the names of those involved or the criminal proceedings under which the measures were carried out.
Sense Bank stated that it is interested in a full and objective clarification of the circumstances and cooperates with the authorized bodies. The bank provides the investigation with the necessary information in the manner prescribed by law.
At the same time, the institution refused to disclose the details of the investigative actions, citing restrictions on disclosing pre-trial investigation information. The bank promised to publish additional information on its official resources when possible.
All banking services continue to operate as usual and are available to customers. Sense Bank emphasized that the priority remains operational stability and customer service.
NABU reported a scheme involving UAH 150 million
The bank's statement came after a large-scale operation by NABU and SAPO, which the anti-corruption bodies announced earlier on August 19. According to the investigation, a group of individuals organized the laundering of UAH 150 million in cash, which was introduced into legal circulation through accounts of controlled companies to post bail for one of the participants in the "Midas" case.
NABU claims that the alleged group included, among others, a deputy head of the Office of the President, a former people's deputy, the chairman of the board of a state-owned bank, and the chairman of its supervisory board. According to the investigation, the state-owned bank and accounts of controlled enterprises were used to implement the scheme.
The anti-corruption bodies also stated that in early June, the organizers of the alleged scheme gained actual control over Sense Bank, which, according to the investigation, allowed them to use the bank in their interests. On August 19, participants of the alleged scheme were served with suspicion notices under Part 3 of Article 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — legalization of proceeds from crime.
Sense Bank itself did not comment on these NABU claims in its evening statement and did not confirm that the investigative actions at its head office were linked to specific episodes disclosed by the anti-corruption bodies. The bank limited itself to confirming the work of law enforcement officers and stated its cooperation with the investigation.
Based on materials from: Sense Bank
