SBU searches State Customs Service HR department: case involves appointment in exchange for "gratitude"

Operational measures at customs authority structure

The Security Service of Ukraine is conducting operational measures at the Department for Personnel Work of the State Customs Service. According to preliminary information, law enforcement attention is focused on the deputy head of the HR department of the central office. He is suspected of possibly facilitating an appointment in exchange for "gratitude", as well as subsequent exemption from mobilisation.

Investigation sources

Journalist Serdych reported on the situation. According to his data, the measures are taking place on Detryarivska Street. Law enforcement have questions for the official in question. The journalist claims that the civil servant allegedly facilitated a person's appointment in exchange for "gratitude", which was subsequently to ensure an exemption from mobilisation.

According to Serdych, this deputy head of the department was appointed by former department director Tyshchenko.

Refutation of detention rumour

Earlier, journalist Serdych published a message about the detention of Kateryna Hunko. However, he refuted this information, stating that it is not true. At the same time, he confirmed the fact of searches being conducted at the Department for Personnel Work of the State Customs Service.

Details of the operational measures are currently being clarified.