"This is a matter of national importance." Lukashenko spoke about uncovering criminal schemes in the dairy industry

November 14, MINSK . On November 14, at the Palace of Independence, President of Belarus ALEXANDER LUKASHENKO spoke about the discovery of criminal schemes in the dairy industry, BELTA correspondent reports.

"Due to the fact that walkers have come to me regarding some issues, I would like to publicly voice the problem. Maybe someone from those present (Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, HEAD of the State Control Committee) will answer some questions after listening to this ". But since the investigation into this case is ongoing, I cannot voice many facts. But those who are trying to contact me, they will hear and understand what I mean," said Alexander Lukashenko.

The head of state spoke about the scheme uncovered by law enforcement officers using the example of the Mogilev enterprise “Babushkina Krynka” . Several years ago a new leader was appointed there. He formed his “team” from among his close acquaintances and relatives and began a “new sales policy.”

“In September 2019, Mr. Skitov was appointed to the position of DIRECTOR. He formed his own team of managers (many people like to say about this: “A team... we are here...” I always saved you from this: no teams, there must be a management structure, etc.), a new sales policy, completely took over the financial flows," the President noted. “He appointed the driver as the boss. And relatives - a cousin, a cousin and a son (how could we do without this?)."

“As a result of operational investigative activities, 8 commercial groups were taken into account, which established control on favorable terms over the EXPORT of products from a number of domestic MILK processing enterprises to RUSSIA. Now they will start howling and shouting: it was a “doctors’ case”, there was someone else’s case , now it’s “the business of the milkmen.” I specifically say this in front of the governors, because this is typical for you. I just took “Granny’s Krynka”. But you will all answer. Moreover, you will answer harshly,” the head of state warned.

“A distinctive feature of the activities of the owners of Belarusian companies was the presence of controlled business entities in Russia, which made it possible to sell products with a minimum markup, and then sell the goods to the end consumer at a higher price, lowering the tax base. The information received showed that the implementation of the scheme could not be carried out without participation of officials of enterprises and government agencies. Roman Aleksandrovich (Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko. - BELTA note), also answer if your faces are there. Members of the government are also there. I am not giving names while the investigation is ongoing," Alexander said Lukashenko.

Through bribery, individual businessmen received the right of priority distribution of dairy products ( butter , cheeses , other dairy products) in their favor with the possibility of purchasing at a price below the established indicative.

The head of state emphasized that such a criminal scheme became possible because the government had not developed a system for selling products. “Many people offer to sell everything through the stock exchange and so on. That’s your business. But as soon as these figures were swept under the rug, they were put where they needed to be, with completely different prices at enterprises. And it all started, Mr. Subbotin (Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee - BELTA), with Vitebsk region. Maybe before you. But God forbid (I warn the governors) there will be problems during your tenure, it will not seem enough. There will be darkness in your eyes, no matter how reliable and loyal you are to me. This is not a question of Lukashenko. This is a question national importance," the President said.

He drew the attention of the chairman of the State Control Committee to the revealed facts: “Once again I want to publicly warn you, Vasily Nikolaevich. It’s good that you see farms that are not harvested. They will be asked to do so. But here are your mistakes. Take care of it on principle.”

“I instructed the chairman of the Committee (KGB - BELTA note) to rewrite everyone, all the property. And there is a lot of property there. Everything should be confiscated for state income. We see the damage. Multiply by three (not everyone saw), or maybe by five "All property should belong to the state. They have become insolent to the extreme," Alexander Lukashenko was indignant.

As KGB Chairman Ivan Tertel noted, as a result of operational activities, 26 people were detained, and 15 have been arrested so far.

The head of state also instructed the Presidential authorized representatives to deal with the situation in the entrusted regions. He instructed to pay special attention to the capital. “You didn’t have a horse lying around in Minsk. Get busy. We’ll deal with everyone,” summed up the Belarusian leader.