Up to 25 thousand dollars were demanded for "reservation" and departure: the SBU uncovered six schemes

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police announced the uncovering of six schemes of evading mobilization in various regions of the country. Law enforcement officers detained 11 organizers who, according to the investigation, for sums of up to 25 thousand dollars helped persons liable for military service obtain fictitious documents or illegally travel abroad.

In Kyiv, the SBU uncovered a scheme of illegal "reservation" through a network of fictitious IT companies operating throughout Ukraine. According to the investigation, the organizer, together with accomplices, registered persons liable for military service with fictitious enterprises, after which they attempted to obtain a deferment from conscription for them.

In Lviv region, law enforcement officers exposed the head of one of the district territorial centers of recruitment and social support. According to the SBU, for bribes he entered false information into the "Oberih" register about the alleged completion of military service by persons liable for military service. The investigation documented the entry of such data regarding 80 people.

Also in Lviv region, two men were detained on suspicion of organizing the illegal departure of persons liable for military service to the EU. According to the investigation, the cost of such a "transfer" ranged from 14 to 25 thousand dollars.

In Odesa region, the SBU announced the exposure of a man who, for 16 thousand dollars, promised to organize fictitious medical conclusions, the establishment of severe diagnoses and disability groups without actually undergoing a medical examination.

In Ternopil region, law enforcement officers exposed the head of the local medical advisory commission and four of his alleged accomplices. According to the investigation, they issued forged conclusions about serious illnesses and the need for constant care to relatives of persons liable for military service.

Another scheme was stopped in Khmelnytskyi region. There, a man was detained on suspicion of smuggling persons liable for military service to a neighboring EU country for 15 thousand euros. According to the SBU, he transported clients to the border area and instructed them on crossing on foot outside official checkpoints.

The detainees were notified of suspicion under articles of the Criminal Code regarding obstructing the lawful activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, illegal smuggling of persons across the state border, official forgery, unauthorized actions with information, and abuse of influence. The maximum punishment under the charged articles provides for up to nine years of imprisonment with confiscation of property.

Based on materials: Security Service of Ukraine