Former military enlistment officer detained in Kryvyi Rih for demanding $28,000

Exposure of scheme to conceal unauthorized desertion

Within the framework of the special programme "The Other Side of TCC and Military Medical Commissions", aimed at countering abuses during military registration and mobilisation, law enforcement officers established facts of illegal activities in Kryvyi Rih. Under the procedural supervision of the Kryvyi Rih Specialised Prosecutor's Office in the Sphere of Defence of the Eastern Region, a serviceman who previously held a position in one of the city's district military enlistment and conscription offices (TCC and SP) has been notified of suspicion.

Terms of the deal and threats

The investigation established that the former sergeant of the district TCC and SP demanded 28,000 US dollars from a local woman. This sum was to serve as payment for the official not reporting her brother's unauthorized desertion of a military unit (SZCh) to law enforcement agencies.

In addition to concealing the offence, the suspect promised to facilitate the man's acceptance into service in one of the military units. It was planned that he would subsequently be released from criminal liability and discharged from military service on health grounds, using fabricated data about a severe injury and illness. Simultaneously, the suspect threatened to report the criminal offence committed by this man to the State Bureau of Investigation.

Detention and discovery of weapons

In September 2026, during a meeting with the woman, the man demanded the specified amount. He was then detained in accordance with Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. According to the investigation, he may have acted as an accomplice to other officials who were to ensure the implementation of this intent.

During searches at the suspect's place of residence and in his car, weapons, ammunition, and explosive items were seized. Among the items found were:

• two RPG-75M anti-tank grenade launchers;
• an AK-74 assault rifle;
• a block of TNT;
• 29 grenades of various types;
• 21 detonators;
• 30,000 cartridges of various calibres.

Procedural decisions

In connection with the discovered weapons and ammunition, the man was additionally notified of suspicion of illegal acquisition and storage of combat ammunition without a permit provided by law. Currently, investigators are taking measures to identify other officials who may be involved in this crime.

At the prosecutor's request, the court chose a preventive measure in the form of detention. The alternative to imprisonment is the payment of bail in the amount of 332,800 hryvnia.