Örnsköldsviks kommun Files Police Report Against Bravida AB for Overbilling
Örnsköldsviks kommun has filed a police report against Bravida AB for allegations of nearly nine million kronor in overbilling.
Key Points
- • Örnsköldsviks kommun reports Bravida AB for overbilling of nearly nine million kronor.
- • Decimalen AB's investigation found discrepancies in around 500 invoices.
- • All contracts with Bravida have been terminated, affecting ongoing projects.
- • Bravida faces additional claims of 11.4 million kronor for fraud from the region.
Örnsköldsviks kommun has formally reported Bravida AB to the police due to allegations of overbilling nearly nine million kronor. The investigation unveiled by Decimalen AB scrutinized around 500 invoices from Bravida and revealed consistent discrepancies related to hourly rates, material costs, and travel expenses.
As a result of the allegations, the municipality has decided to terminate all ongoing contracts with Bravida, a move that will significantly stall construction and repair projects across the area. Municipal director Magnus Haglund emphasized the serious financial repercussions of the situation, noting, "This is a significant matter for the municipality and requires immediate action."
The inquiry into Bravida AB's billing practices highlights concerns about financial misconduct, particularly as the company now faces further scrutiny, including claims from the region amounting to 11.4 million kronor for extensive fraud in previous contracts. Örnsköldsvik is actively seeking new suppliers to replace Bravida, though this process is anticipated to delay work by several weeks.
In light of the findings, these developments not only impact Bravida’s business status but also pose significant challenges to the municipality’s ongoing projects. The allegations, if proven true, could lead to severe penalties for Bravida and require comprehensive assessments of their prior work with the municipality.