Criminal proceedings were opened against Lubnygaz

The representative of the National Police Directorate in Poltava region, Yurii Sulaev, said that law enforcement officers opened criminal proceedings against JSC Lubnygaz related to tariffs, Ukrinform reports.

“Yesterday (on February 15 – ed.) under the procedural guidance of the prosecutor's office, law enforcement officers carried out investigative actions on the territory of Lubnygaz JSC. Criminal proceedings were opened under Art.366 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine,” Sulaev said.

To the question: "Is it connected with tariffs," he answered: "Yes."

Earlier on February 16, at a session of the district council, the deputies decided to send an appeal to the central authorities and law enforcement officers on the tariffs and activities of Lubnygaz JSC.

According to the information of mayor of Lubny Oleksandr Hrytsaenko, the tariffs for natural gas distribution services provided by Lubnygaz to consumers are the highest in the region and in Ukraine, which leads to protest actions by the population.

Tags: court, legislation, NEURC, , price, gas supplies, natural gas, population

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