The Security Service of Ukraine announced the elimination of a complex mobilization evasion scheme and declared suspicion of the former head of the Chernihiv Military Medical Commission. This action was preceded by a thorough operation, during which law enforcement officers found almost a million dollars in cash.
According to the SBU, the former chairman of the local Military Medical Commission offered the military to evade service in the army, issuing fictitious certificates of their unfitness. The abuse actions were aimed at obtaining bribes for which he promised to reject military service.
The investigation revealed that the suspect was in cooperation with other officials of regional HCPs and medical institutions. Law enforcement officers detained a man in his own home after he received a new bribe.
During the searches, almost one million US dollars and more than 22,000 euros were found in the private residence of the suspect. In addition, documents were seized for several apartments and land that were arrested.
According to information from the Security Service, 21 indictments against 35 persons who participated in the scheme. In case of guilt, the suspect faces up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property.
This case has become another proof of corruption in the system of military medical commissions, which has long been characterized by illegal actions and departure from the country of thousands of people who are not entitled to refusal of military service.
