Crime
Despite police raids, the UVAPE chain remains open, according to a Telegraf investigation
Amid high-profile statements from law enforcement agencies about a major crackdown on the vaping market, journalists from the Telegraf newspaper conducted their own investigation and found that the chain, which was recently the subject of high-profile raids, remains in operation.
Alexander, a caretaker, died during a terrorist attack in Kyiv after shielding a wounded boy with his own body
The man sustained serious injuries whilst rescuing a child during the terrorist attack on 18 April. Medical staff fought to save his life for over 24 hours, but were unable to save him.
A gunman in Kyiv claimed to be a Russian general and recorded his actions
Following the terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, law enforcement officials have released new details about the attacker. Video and audio recordings made during the incident were found on his phone.
The policewoman suspected of abandoning an injured child worked as a medic during the Revolution of Dignity
The police officer suspected of professional negligence, who, along with her partner, left the scene of the terrorist attack on 18 April in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, took part in the events of the Revolution of Dignity.
In Zakarpattia, the head of the Military Medical Commission has been detained on suspicion of issuing bogus deferrals from conscription
The official is suspected of soliciting a bribe in exchange for issuing reports on limited fitness for service without a proper medical examination. During a search, cash amounting to approximately 11 million hryvnias was seized.
The National Police have dismantled the 'Khimprom' drug cartel, which included the U420 gang (VIDEO)
Drugs known as "U 420", illegal call centres, extortion, violence and criminal activity – the National Police have dismantled a large-scale criminal gang known as "Khimprom". As part of the investigation, hundreds of searches were carried out and charges were brought against members of the gang.
A scheme to import cars under the guise of humanitarian aid for the Ukrainian Armed Forces has been uncovered in Volyn
Law enforcement officers established that the cars were imported into Ukraine as humanitarian aid and then sold for cash. The scheme was organised by the director of a charitable foundation.
A woman sold her 6-year-old son for $25,000 and has been charged
Law enforcement officers arrested a woman from the Lutsk district whilst she was receiving money for her own child. The boy was taken into care and placed under the supervision of specialists.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has extended the questioning of Labazuk in the case concerning the bribery of Kubrakov and Nayem
On 21 April, the High Anti-Corruption Court continued the questioning of MP Serhiy Labazuk, who is accused of attempting to bribe Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction Oleksandr Kubrakov and the head of the State Agency for Reconstruction, Mustafa Nayem. During the questioning, the MP presented his version of events, insisting that the decision to offer an unlawful benefit was the result of pressure from the established system of access to contracts.
A member of the Poltava City Council has been notified that he is under investigation for alleged illicit enrichment amounting to over 340 million hryvnias
Law enforcement officials have uncovered new evidence regarding undeclared assets held by a member of the Poltava City Council. The sum in question is over 340 million hryvnias, which, according to the investigation, they attempted to conceal.
The management of the Odessa and Peresypskyi TCCs have been suspended following the arrests
Following the arrest of military personnel from the alert groups of the Peresyp District Civil-Military Coordination Centre and Joint Staff in the Odesa region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched an internal investigation. At the same time, the head of the Odesa Regional Civil-Military Coordination Centre and Joint Staff, as well as the head of the Peresyp District Civil-Military Coordination Centre and Joint Staff, have been suspended from their duties.
The TCC has commented on the detention of military personnel in Odessa
The Odessa Regional Recruitment and Social Support Centre has confirmed the detention of military personnel from one of the district recruitment and social support centres in Odessa. The centre stated that it is working with law enforcement agencies to establish the full circumstances.
