VGM Group Spółka explained

VGM Group Spółka sp. z o.o. (Full name VGM Group Spółka spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością, Złota 61 / 100, 00-819 Warszawa, Polska) is Polish developer with Belarusian capital. Company started its projects in Gdańsk and Katowice[1] and a few Belarusian projects explained below.

Owners of VGM Group Spółka sp. z o.o.

Financial schemes of affiliated entities

Volakh I.P. together with his wife and и chief accountant of developer A. P. Volakh created a few affiliated entities: Individual entrepreneur Volokh I.P., construction company “Zhilstroycomplekt”, “Generalnyj Podriadchik” LLC. There are documents, demonstrating that affiliated entities rented out construction company “Zhilstroycomplekt” construction equipment. According to this source, each of them both earned by withdrawal from developer more than million dollars for a year. Emitted by controlled “Zhilstroykomplekt” LLC housing bonds were collateralized by buildings of liquidated Kobryn Preserve factory whose stated price was approximately 27 times higher than their acquisition cost. Ministry of finance has reported that developer has not performed housing bonds obligations, and regulator has suspended circulation of bonds.[10]

Projects

“Grushevskij Posad” housing complex

One of the main projects of the company that is indicated at the company site – apartments in “Grushevskij Posad” housing complex, the project of “Apartment buildings with embedded commercial and administrative premises within the boundaries of Dzerzhinskogo Avenue and Shchorsa Street” in the city of Minsk (the developer is controlled by owners of VGM “Zhilstroykomplekt” LLC).[11] Construction of the first houses of complex has been started in 2011 and were commissioned in 2015–2017, but construction deadlines have been missed for many times.[12] Further projects has been started in 2016, developer issued housing bonds up to square meters has not ever been started to construct. Deadlines of construction of new objects have also been missed, at the beginning of 2020 (before any restrictions caused by pandemic) construction has been discontinued.[13] The preparedness of objects has not been changed since beginning of the 2020: sections number 1 and 2 (the second stage of construction of the third building –90% readiness), sections 3 and 4 (the 7th stage of construction – 30% readiness) and the fourth building (the 9th stage of construction –4% readiness).

“Trilogia” housing complex

“Trilogia” housing complex was planned as the biggest in Brest Region.[14] [15] Since 2014 until 2016 developer have not constructed because of lack of experience.Since 2016 “Bug trade” LLC constructed the complex, that is gained fame after charges for stealing of money paid for leasing of commercial square in “Kirmash” trade center.[16] “Zhilstroykomplekt” LLC is indicated as provider of service of complete engineering,[17] organizer of campaign to sell of flats, the third of them were sold for a short term. The complex have not been constructed for two years, two years were spent on piles installation, after that construction has been stopped.

“Karamel” residential quarter

“Karamel” residential quarter planned as как architectural ensemble of 14 residential sections.[18] “LadaGarant” CJSC and “Zhilstroykomplekt” LLC are indicated as developers,[19] the object is indicated at the site of VGM Spolka. Developers should be commissioned in August 2019, but its readiness was about 30% at the end of year. According to statement of “LadaGarant”, deadlines has been missed because of "Generalnyj podriadchik" LLC (owned by Volokh I. P.) failed of construction materials supply. Construction was continued after involvement of authorities and reorganization of developer.[20]

“Vest towers” housing complex

At middle of the 2019 “Zhilstroykomplekt” LLC started to construct “Vest towers” housing complex at Warsaw highway in the city of Brest.[21] Complex is indicated at site of developer as one of project.

“Park” housing complex

Construction of elite housing complex “Park” has been announced in 2018.[22] It should be started in the center of Kobryn in the borders of that is Natural monument of national significance. Object is indicated at the site of developer as one of the projects.

Controversy

Till 2015 “Construction company “Zhilstroykomplekt”” LLC was contractor at “Grushevskij Posad” construction. As a result of its bankruptcy and liquidation, 45 companies subcontracted “Grushevskij Posad” lost their money. According to the report of Ministry of finance,[23] Zhilstroykomplekt have not performed its 36 series bonds obligations to pay interest income.

Relationship with law enforcement

Multiple violation of Construction code were revealed, law enforcement officials confirmed it.[24] Developer has been punished for driving in piles near constructing section that may reduce structural strength of building.Volokh is under suspect [25] and is under investigation [26] in cases of fraudulent bankruptcy of construction company. Also, fulfilment of obligations for 28-29 set of bonds is significantly delayed,[27] general contractor "Generalnyj podriadchik" LLC owned by the same people is under liquidation.[28] This LLC is guarantor of collateralization of housing bonds of 34 series, and Ministry of finances ordered to Zhilstroykomplekt LLC change collateralization of issued housing bonds. “Construction company “Zhilstroykomplekt”” has been finally liquidated.[29]

Publicity, response of authorities

Bondholders met with state officials for many times: meeting with officials of Minsk City Executive Committee, administration of Moscow district of Minsk.[30] [31] State officials promised to resolve this problem for many times: Deputy Moskowskiy District Chief,[32] [33] vice major,[34] aide to president.[35] A few episodes on TV were devoted to this problem,[36] [37] [38] bondholders published public call to President of Belarus.[39] Investigation against officials of Zhilstroykomplekt LLC has been suspended [40] because developer has not provided asked documents, after that Prosecutors Office ordered to continue investigation. is tasked with confiscation of the objects.[41] [42] Attracting new homebuyers for fund-raising is proposed to resolve the problem of long term constructed objects.[43]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: New investigation has been started against officials of developer of "Grushevskij Posad" into the fraud. realt.by. 2021-01-19. ru.
  2. Web site: ИП Волох И.П.. 2020-12-13. ru.
  3. Web site: "Zhilstroykomplekt" LLC. 2020-12-13. ru.
  4. Web site: "Construction company "Zhilstroykomplekt"" LLC. 2020-12-13. ru.
  5. Web site: "Generalnyj podriadchik" LLC. 2020-12-13. ru.
  6. Web site: "Volokh Group" LLC. 2020-12-13. ru.
  7. Web site: Company PBS Bud sp. z o.o., Biała Podlaska - NIP, KRS, REGON, opinions, authorities, connections - Data fetched from KRS ALEO.com. 2020-11-15.
  8. Web site: Company VGM Group Spółka sp. z o.o., Warszawa - NIP, KRS, REGON, opinions, authorities, connections - Data fetched from KRS ALEO.com. 2020-11-15.
  9. Web site: "We have no illusions anymore that construction will be finished". Why very little had been done to construct housing complex "Grushevskij Posad" in Minsk. realt.by. 2020-11-15. ru.
  10. Web site: Советы держателям облигаций проблемного "Жилстройкомплект" от Минфина. Белорусский партизан. 2021-01-09. ru.
  11. Web site: ЖК Грушевский Посад. 2020-11-15. ru.
  12. Web site: Красовская. Оксана. Constructed since 2011. The story of another long-term residential complex, which, it seems, can not do without state developer - Недвижимость Onliner. Onliner. 2020-11-26. 2020-08-28. ru.
  13. Web site: Помогать достраивать "Карамель" будет еще один генподрядчик, а на возведение "Грушевского посада" брошены все силы. Как поживают "долгострои" на проспекте Дзержинского. realt.by. 2020-11-15. ru.
  14. Web site: В Бресте строится самый крупный в области жилой комплекс. TUT.BY. 2020-12-23. 2018-10-19. ru.
  15. Web site: В Бресте строится самый крупный в области жилой комплекс (обновлено). Брестская газета. 2020-12-23. 2018-10-20. ru.
  16. Web site: Страсти брестского "Кiрмаша". Белорусский партизан. 2020-12-23. ru.
  17. Web site: Жилой комплекс "Трилогия". 2020-12-23. ru.
  18. Web site: ЖК "Карамель" современный квартал у ст.м. Грушевка. realt.by. 2021-01-01. ru.
  19. Web site: ЖК "Карамель" - купить квартиру в новостройке от Жилстройкомплект, цены, планировки. 2021-01-01. ru.
  20. Web site: Долгострой "Карамель" планируют сдать в I квартале 2021-го. Минск-Новости. 15 December 2020. 2020-12-18. ru.
  21. Web site: Крупный застройщик рассказал о рисках покупки земли с аукциона и почему в регионах новостройки интересней, чем в Минске. realt.by. 2020-12-16. ru.
  22. Web site: На зависть Минску: в центре Кобрина построят квартал в стилистике французской Нормандии. 2021-01-02. 2018-10-24. ru.
  23. Web site: On non-performance of obligations under the bonds by the issuer of "Zhilstroykomplekt" LLC - The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Belarus . 2021-02-02. ru.
  24. Web site: "Будем перекрывать проспект Дзержинского, пока вы не выполните наши требования". Держатели облигаций "Грушевского посада" встретились с чиновниками и представителем застройщика. realt.by. 2020-11-15. ru.
  25. Web site: A criminal case has been opened against the former general contractor of Grushevsky Posad for bringing it to bankruptcy. 2020-11-26. 2020-07-09. ru.
  26. Web site: "Идет проверка, изымается необходимая документация". В офис к застройщику "Грушевского посада" наведались правоохранители. realt.by. 2020-11-15. ru.
  27. Web site: On non-performance of obligations under the bonds by the issuer of LLC "Zhilstroykomplekt». Belinvest.by. 2020-11-15. ru.
  28. Web site: Минфин обязал "Жилстройкомплект" заменить обеспечение по облигациям. officelife.media. 2020-11-15. ru.
  29. Web site: ООО "Строительная компания Жилстройкомплект" - ИС ЕГРСБ. 2020-11-15. ru.
  30. Web site: Грушевский пасад. Собственник Жилстройкомплекта обещал властям достроить Грушевский Посад. YouTube. 2020-11-26. 2020-11-26. ru.
  31. Web site: Грушевский пасад. Чиновники о девелопере минского долгостроя. YouTube. 2020-11-26. 2020-11-26. ru.
  32. Web site: "Терпеть это больше нельзя". Замглавы района рассказал, что ожидает "Грушевский Посад". 2020-11-26. 2020-05-29. ru.
  33. Web site: А. Сивак рассказал, что ждет жилой комплекс "Грушевский посад". «Минск-Новости». 2020-11-26. 2020-07-11. ru.
  34. Web site: Проблема ЖК "Грушевский посад" требует кардинальных решений - Мингорисполком. 2021-01-18. 2021-01-16. ru.
  35. Web site: Помощник президента посетит крупный жилой долгострой в Минске. 2020-11-26. 2020-05-19. ru.
  36. Web site: Грушевский пасад. Белорусское времечко 17 ноября 2020 года, Минск. ЖК Грушевский пасад. YouTube. 2020-11-26. 2020-11-25. ru.
  37. Web site: Грушевский пасад. ЖК Грушевский пасад. Контуры. Онт. 15 ноября 2020 года.. YouTube. 2020-11-26. 2020-11-25. ru.
  38. Web site: Грушевский пасад. Выступление на ОНТ дольщицы Грушевского Посада. YouTube. 2020-11-26. 2020-11-26. ru.
  39. Web site: "Куда подевались наши деньги?". Держатели облигаций "Грушевского Посада" написали коллективное письмо президенту. realt.by. 2020-11-15. ru.
  40. Web site: "Грушевский посад" не передадут УКСу, так как нет оснований. ОБЭП не нашел признаков преступления в деятельности застройщика. realt.by. 2021-01-03. ru.
  41. Web site: Долгострои в Беларуси: количество "проблемных" домов заметно сократилось, но полностью решить проблему пока что не удалось. 2020-12-23. ru.
  42. Web site: Теперь долгострои исчезнут? Новому председателю КГК поручили разобраться с застывшими стройками. realt.by. 2021-02-01. ru.
  43. Web site: УСАЧЕВ. Олег. 500 семей, участвующих в строительстве в ЖК "Грушевский посад" на проспекте Дзержинского в Минске, верят, что судьбу их долгостроя поможет изменить только вмешательство государства. 2021-02-01. 2021-01-26. ru.