KYIV, Jan 18 – The State Property Fund (SPF) warned on Monday that undisclosed oligarchic groups through coordinated attacks by law enforcement organs are trying to reduce value of several state assets ahead of privatization later this year.

United Mining and Chemical Company (UMCC), which manages Vilnohirsk Mining and Metallurgical Plant and Irshansk Mining and Processing Plant, is due to be sold before June, but is facing relentless pressure from law enforcement agencies.