From June to December 2024, the perpetrator illegally collected over 400,000 hryvnias - he was apprehended with 41,000 hryvnias that were handed to him for December.
This was reported by the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Odessa region.
Between June and December 2024, the perpetrator unlawfully amassed more than 400,000 hryvnias, demanding 30% from subordinates' additional payments. He justified this money as being necessary for the military unit, particularly for equipment repairs.
According to the case materials, the 31-year-old military leader received funds by threatening those who refused to pay, artificially creating service obstacles such as fabricating non-existent deficiencies or unjustified transfers to combat zones or other units.
The arrest occurred when the perpetrator was found with 41,000 hryvnias that he had received for December.
During searches conducted in the suspect's vehicle and residence, illegally obtained funds, mobile phones, and bank cards were confiscated.
The head of the investigation unit for economic and official crimes at the Odessa District Police Department No. 1, Valentyna Goroshko, confirmed that there is sufficient evidence to raise suspicion.
The commander was detained in accordance with Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, and he has been informed of the suspicion under part 3 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This carries a penalty of up to 10 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property.
The court has decided to impose a preventive measure in the form of detention with the possibility of bail.
The arrest was carried out by investigators from the Odessa District Police Department No. 1 in conjunction with operatives from the military counterintelligence of the SBU under the procedural guidance of the Odessa Specialized Prosecutor's Office in the field of defense for the Southern region. Investigative actions are ongoing.