USD 18,000 for a “white ticket” – smuggler exposed in Lviv region
Under the procedural supervision of the Lviv Specialised Defence Prosecutor’s Office of the Western Region, a native of Zhovkva district was served a notice of suspicion of organising the illegal transfer of persons across the state border of Ukraine (Part 3 of Art. 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
According to the investigation, the 40-year-old suspect undertook to arrange border crossing for a person liable for military service using a so-called “white ticket” – a document issued to citizens unfit for service for health reasons.
It was established that she advised the “client” to be falsely “treated” in a medical institution several times to confirm a non-existent diagnosis, and also assured him that she would help him to prepare all the documents necessary for travelling to the EU countries.
She estimated her services at USD 18,000.
When receiving the agreed amount of money, the trafficker was detained in accordance with Article 208 of the CPC of Ukraine.
A custody with the right to be released on bail has been chosen as a measure of restraint. The involvement of other persons in the crime is being checked.
The pre-trial investigation is being carried out by investigators of the Main Department of the National Police in Lviv region based on the materials of the SBU Military Counterintelligence Department.
For reference: the sanction of the article provides for up to 9 years in prison with a three-year disqualification to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities and confiscation of property.
Note: Pursuant to Article 62(1) of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person shall be presumed innocent of committing a crime and shall not be subjected to criminal punishment until his or her guilt is proved in accordance with the law and established by a court verdict of guilty.