An investigation has been launched into the death of an inmate in the Kyiv pre-trial detention center, the Prosecutor General's Office reported on Wednesday, UNN writes.
Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office, criminal proceedings have been initiated regarding the possible abuse of power or official authority by law enforcement officers, which led to grave consequences (Part 3 of Article 365 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
"According to the investigation materials, on September 17, one of the inmates in a cell of the Kyiv pre-trial detention center felt unwell - doctors found severe internal injuries. He was hospitalized and operated on," the agency noted.
According to the SBI, "after a medical examination, doctors found severe internal injuries: a closed abdominal injury, a ruptured spleen, a bruised pancreas, hematomas of the small intestine mesentery, and others. At the same time, no visible signs of beating - bruises, scratches, or abrasions - were found on the suspect's body."
As stated by the Prosecutor General's Office, "today, September 24, the man died in the hospital."
"It should be noted that the deceased accused was an employee of the same pre-trial detention center, who was accused of illegal actions that led to the death of another inmate," the Prosecutor General's Office reported.
"The deceased was one of five defendants in the case of beating another inmate to death in the "Kyiv pre-trial detention center." In August 2025, the SBI completed the pre-trial investigation into this fact and transferred the case to court," the SBI clarified.
Currently, as stated by the Prosecutor General's Office, primary investigative actions are underway. "All circumstances of the incident and the possible circle of involved persons are being established. The prosecutor's office is taking all measures to ensure a full, objective, and impartial investigation," the statement reads.