Кримінальні події

Corruption Schemes with Mobilization Exposed in Ukraine

The prosecution and law enforcement have uncovered corruption schemes related to evasion of mobilization.

For money, the suspects promised: transferring military personnel to rear units, removing from search lists, influencing officials’ decisions, and organizing illegal departure abroad. The total amount of undue advantage amounts to nearly 1.3 million UAH. Five individuals have been notified of suspicion.

In Odesa, a border detachment official demanded $6000 for transferring military personnel to the rear. The man also offered illegal departure to Transnistria for 11000€.

In Kyiv region, a serviceman promised fictitious employment and transfer to the rear for $8500.

In Volyn, an official from a law enforcement agency facilitated removal from search lists for $1500. He has already been suspended.

In Zakarpattia, a serviceman promised a transfer to the rear for $4000. He was detained after receiving part of the funds.

The suspects were detained according to Art. 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. According to Art. 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is considered innocent until proven guilty by the court.