A scheme of evasion with more than 60 clients uncovered in Lviv region
Law enforcement officers in the Lviv region have uncovered a criminal organization that, according to the investigation, helped persons liable for military service and military personnel avoid mobilization or be discharged from service. In the group's internal records, data on more than 60 'clients' were found, and the cost of services ranged from $7,000 to $20,000.
This was reported by the Prosecutor General's Office and the Security Service of Ukraine.
According to the investigation, the scheme had been operating at least since September 2025. It involved seven residents of the Lviv region who had influence over representatives of medical institutions, military units, and territorial recruitment and social support centers.
For money, clients were offered fabricated diagnoses and medical documents, disability registration, grounds for deferment from mobilization or discharge from military service. In some cases, the accused, according to the investigation, also ensured illegal departure of men abroad.
The SSU clarifies that for up to $20,000, clients could be offered a full package of services—from preparation of documents on unfitness for military service and registration of second-degree disability to removal from military registration due to health conditions.
Each client was assigned a personal curator
According to the prosecutor's office, after receiving money, the organizer determined what result needed to be ensured for a particular client and assigned a personal curator. The curator supervised medical examinations and the military medical commission, hospitalization, tests, obtaining necessary conclusions, and disability registration.
To coordinate their activities, group members equipped an office in a garage in the Yavoriv district. There, as the investigation claims, client records were kept, stages of document processing and financial settlements were monitored.
Law enforcement officers documented the transfer of $18,000 to one of the scheme's participants. The discovered internal records contained information on more than 60 people at various stages of such 'support'.
More than 60 searches conducted
As part of the investigation, law enforcement officers conducted over 60 searches in the homes and cars of the suspects, as well as other persons who may have been involved in the document processing.
During the searches, weapons, eight premium cars, rough notes, and cash in various currencies totaling more than UAH 5 million in equivalent were seized.
Seven alleged participants of the organization were detained. They were notified of suspicion of creating a criminal organization and participating in it, organizing illegal transfer of persons across the state border for mercenary motives, and abuse of influence.
At the request of the prosecution, all seven were remanded in custody without the right to bail. The SSU notes that the accused may face up to 12 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property for the alleged crimes.
Based on materials: SSU, Prosecutor General's Office
