A Kyiv police officer, together with an accomplice, organized a scheme to smuggle conscripts abroad. The men were detained near the border in Chernivtsi region. They face up to 9 years in prison. This was reported by the State Bureau of Investigation, as conveyed by UNN.
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According to the investigation, the defendants, using their official position, ensured unhindered passage through checkpoints, and then delivered "clients" to a border village. From there, they were supposed to illegally cross the state border on foot.
The cost of such a "service" was 13.5 thousand dollars per person. Payment was received by another accomplice - the funds were transferred to a cryptocurrency wallet. His identity is currently being established.
Both defendants have been charged under Part 3 of Article 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. They have been remanded in custody with the possibility of bail. The sanction of the article provides for up to 9 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property.