The Security Service of Ukraine has uncovered a meticulously organized scheme for evading mobilization, orchestrated by a high-ranking official from the Central Interregional Department of the Ministry of Justice.
The investigation revealed that this official was offering evaders assistance in being removed from military records based on falsified medical reports indicating «poor» health.
Furthermore, he assured clients that he could arrange for the removal of their personal data from the TCC’s search lists if necessary.
The price for such «services» was set at approximately 20 thousand US dollars.
To execute this scheme, the suspect leveraged personal connections within medical institutions and military enlistment offices in the capital.
SBU operatives documented the official's criminal activities and apprehended him «in the act» while he was receiving a portion of the bribe for «removing» an evader from the records.
Based on the collected evidence, investigators have informed the detainee of suspicion under several articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine:

•  Part 3 of Article 15, Part 1 of Article 114-1 (attempting to obstruct the lawful activities of the Armed Forces and other military formations);
•  Part 3 of Article 369-2 (accepting a proposal, promise, or receiving an unlawful benefit for influencing the decision of a person authorized to perform state functions, combined with the demand for such benefit).

The investigation continues to establish all participants and circumstances of the crime. The perpetrator faces up to 8 years in prison, along with asset confiscation. Comprehensive measures were conducted in collaboration with the internal security units of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine under the procedural guidance of the Office of the Prosecutor General.