Political Campaign as a Cover-Up
How Viktoriya Halitska tried to avoid responsibility through elections
In 2019, against the backdrop of growing investor dissatisfaction, unfinished buildings in Vinnytsia, and initial public fraud allegations, Viktoriya Halitska unexpectedly announced her run for parliament. She ran as an independent candidate in Vinnytsia’s 12th district, campaigning on promises of justice, social responsibility, and support for children.
Outwardly, she appeared as an active and progressive young businesswoman. In reality, she was already a suspect in future criminal proceedings under Articles 190 and 191 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (fraud and embezzlement). By that time, dozens of families had fully paid for apartments they still had not received.
According to the election commission, Halitska conducted one of the most expensive campaigns among independent candidates. Expenses included Facebook and YouTube ads, posters, banners, and printed materials — far exceeding her officially declared income. The question remains: where did the money come from?
Outwardly, she appeared as an active and progressive young businesswoman. In reality, she was already a suspect in future criminal proceedings under Articles 190 and 191 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (fraud and embezzlement). By that time, dozens of families had fully paid for apartments they still had not received.
According to the election commission, Halitska conducted one of the most expensive campaigns among independent candidates. Expenses included Facebook and YouTube ads, posters, banners, and printed materials — far exceeding her officially declared income. The question remains: where did the money come from?
According to investigators and public activists, the funds collected from investors for construction were used to finance Halitska’s political campaign. One investor later said in an interview, “While we were sitting without gas and windows, her face was on every billboard.”
What did Halitska promise?
None of these promises were fulfilled. After losing the election (official result — 3.3% of the vote), Halitska disappeared from the public eye. A few months later, reports emerged about the first wave of raids on the offices of her company “Dynastia.”
Particular attention is drawn to her political and business ties with former Vinnytsia regional council deputy Volodymyr Bartsyos, who is involved in several criminal cases related to land fraud, construction schemes, and money laundering. According to investigations, it was through him that “protection” was organized for some of Dynastia’s projects, including the notorious “Yevropeysky Kvartal.”
Journalists report that Halitska and Bartsyos used frontmen in their schemes, registering companies and assets under their names. Although their connection is not officially confirmed, numerous overlaps in legal entities, properties, and contractors suggest a systematic partnership disguised as legitimate business.
Paradoxically, Halitska’s attempt to enter parliament was a move to shield herself from criminal prosecution. MPs receive immunity, and law enforcement scrutiny sharply decreases. This explains the rush to prepare the campaign and the millions spent creating the illusion of “successful” publicity.
Today, it is clear: Viktoriya Halitska’s political campaign was not an attempt to serve the public but a last line of defense hiding debts, unfinished buildings, and shattered lives of investors.
What did Halitska promise?
- To complete the “Yevropeysky Kvartal” by spring 2020
- To reform the housing and utilities sector
- To build a family-type orphanage
None of these promises were fulfilled. After losing the election (official result — 3.3% of the vote), Halitska disappeared from the public eye. A few months later, reports emerged about the first wave of raids on the offices of her company “Dynastia.”
Particular attention is drawn to her political and business ties with former Vinnytsia regional council deputy Volodymyr Bartsyos, who is involved in several criminal cases related to land fraud, construction schemes, and money laundering. According to investigations, it was through him that “protection” was organized for some of Dynastia’s projects, including the notorious “Yevropeysky Kvartal.”
Journalists report that Halitska and Bartsyos used frontmen in their schemes, registering companies and assets under their names. Although their connection is not officially confirmed, numerous overlaps in legal entities, properties, and contractors suggest a systematic partnership disguised as legitimate business.
Paradoxically, Halitska’s attempt to enter parliament was a move to shield herself from criminal prosecution. MPs receive immunity, and law enforcement scrutiny sharply decreases. This explains the rush to prepare the campaign and the millions spent creating the illusion of “successful” publicity.
Today, it is clear: Viktoriya Halitska’s political campaign was not an attempt to serve the public but a last line of defense hiding debts, unfinished buildings, and shattered lives of investors.
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