For USD 5,000, he helped a citizen leave the territory of the TCC: a military man was detained in Ternopil region

For USD 5,000, he helped a citizen leave the territory of the TCC: a military man was detained in Ternopil region

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 10 2024, 01:47 AM  •  20271 views

The TCC serviceman demanded $5000 for helping a citizen avoid conscription and liability. He was detained after receiving the full amount, and the prosecutor's office filed a request for a preventive measure.

A military man was detained in Ternopil region for helping a citizen leave the territory of the TCC and avoid administrative responsibility for $5000. This was reported by the Specialized Defense Prosecutor's Office of the Western Region, UNN reports .

Under the procedural supervision of the Ternopil Specialized Defense Prosecutor's Office of the Western Region, a 43-year-old serviceman of the regional territorial center for recruitment and social support was served a notice of suspicion of abuse of influence (Part 3 Art. 369-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine),

- the statement said.

Details

According to the investigation, the suspect extorted USD 5 thousand from a citizen who was brought in for verification of military records. In exchange for this money, he was supposed to influence his colleagues and help the man leave the territory of the TCC. He was also supposed to help ensure that the person liable for military service did not receive a military call-up and was not brought to administrative responsibility for late updating of documents.

After receiving the entire amount of the bribe, the suspect was detained in accordance with Art. 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. The prosecutors have now filed a motion to the court to choose a measure of restraint.

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