Fake Marriage at the Ukrainian Border in Krakiwce
Employees of the Carpathian Border Guard together with the National Police uncovered an attempt to illegally cross the state border of Ukraine at the ‘Krakiwce’ checkpoint. Under the guise of a fake marriage, a 34-year-old resident of Cherkasy and a 45-year-old woman with a second group disability attempted to leave the country, claiming they were visiting the man’s parents in Austria.
Details of the Detention
During the document check, it was found that the declared marriage was organized for the purpose of facilitating the man’s departure abroad. The woman admitted her involvement in fraudulent activities, stating that an old acquaintance forced her into such actions.
The woman faces liability under Part 1 of Article 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which punishes illegal transportation of persons across the state border. The case has been submitted to the court for further consideration.