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The official version seems simple: accusations, investigation, reputation destroyed. But behind the scenes — there’s another story. We’ve compiled a timeline of events, documents that never aired, and facts that change everything. This isn’t what you were shown. It’s what they didn’t want you to see.
Unlawful registration of criminal proceedings by the Prosecutor General’s Office based on a report from the SBU.
Police issue a notice of suspicion to S.D. Tarasov without specifics and unsupported by evidence, with repeated notices issued for intimidation.
A police investigator, later removed from the case for rights violations, declares Tarasov wanted and assigns the SBU to the search.
The prosecutor suspends the investigation and separates materials into new proceedings, withholding them from the defense team.
Anti-terrorist units conduct unauthorized raids on I&U Group offices and relatives, seizing documents and paralyzing the business.
For months, no open investigative actions are conducted, no court hearings are scheduled, and no evidence is published.
A court orders authorities to return illegally seized documents, but prosecutors fail to comply for an extended period.
Materials concerning a high-ranking official's business partner who allegedly organized the fraud scheme "disappear" from the case.
Tarasov’s lawyers hold a major press conference in Kyiv, declaring violations of human rights, including the right to defense and a fair trial.
A custody hearing is abruptly postponed after the investigator withdraws the motion, allegedly to avoid a denial from the judge.
For over 10 months, defense counsel has been deliberately denied access to the main criminal proceeding materials for review.
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His name became a target. But before that — he was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and public figure. This isn’t a hero’s portrait. It’s the story of someone they tried to break.
"I’m not afraid of losing business. I’m afraid of losing faith in justice. Because without it, there is no country."
Born in Kropyvnytskyi, Serhiy Tarasov is more than an agricultural entrepreneur. For over 30 years, he has been a regional strategist who created jobs, supported cultural initiatives, and took responsibility where others hesitated.
As the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania in Ukraine, Serhiy Tarasov has played a key role in strengthening international ties. His work has focused on organizing cultural exchanges between Kropyvnytskyi and Vilnius, fostering mutual understanding, and providing vital support to the Lithuanian community in Ukraine. This diplomatic mission reflects a commitment to building relationships based on shared values and cooperation.
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