Oleksandr Litskevych of Lux Groups taken into custody, likely for breaching restrictions

Change of preventive measure

Oleksandr Litskevych, whom media link to the Lux Groups business structure, has been in custody since early July 2026. According to sources, he was previously placed under house arrest with an obligation to wear an electronic bracelet. However, the suspect likely breached these restrictions and left without the investigator's permission. In response, the court imposed a stricter preventive measure — detention.

Details of the accusation

The pre-trial investigation in the criminal proceedings has been completed. The indictment has been submitted for review to the court in Lutsk. Oleksandr Litskevych has been charged under Part 3 of Article 201-3 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ("Smuggling of goods"). He is accused of organising the smuggling of goods on a large scale committed by an organised group. The penalty under this article provides for imprisonment for a term of seven to eleven years.

Link to the Lux Groups network

Oleksandr Litskevych gained public attention in connection with the Lux Groups business, which specialises in trading expensive watches, jewellery, and accessories. Media describe him as the de facto or shadow owner of the company, although the official ownership structure and formal links remain complex and convoluted.

Amount of damages and methods of operation

According to journalistic investigations, Oleksandr Litskevych has been charged with smuggling elite watches with a total value of over 400 million hryvnia. Media materials also mention the involvement of a group of several individuals and sales through a boutique in central Kyiv, specifically using cryptocurrency.

History of conflicts around the business

The topic of Lux Groups has repeatedly featured in the media space. Previously, court disputes regarding the company's assets and the return of goods, which the press characterised as counterfeit luxury accessories, were described. The current criminal case has become a new episode in the public history of the business associated with the name Litskevych.