ODESSA, Aug. 16 – The State Tax Administration in Odessa region denies reports that the administration is putting pressure on private joint-stock company Stalkanat-Silur (Odessa) to assist in the illegal seizure of the company.

"Taxpayers are selected for audits if there is a high risk of the non-payment of taxes and possible use of schemes for the minimization of tax liabilities," the State Tax Administration in Odessa region said on Monday.