A scheme involving military personnel to evade mobilisation was uncovered in Zhytomyr Oblast

In the Zhytomyr region, law enforcement officers uncovered a corruption scheme involving a former serviceman of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centre (TRSSC) and two of his current colleagues. In exchange for monetary compensation, they assisted men subject to military service in evading mobilisation. This was reported by the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Zhytomyr region.

According to the investigation, a 41-year-old resident of Zhytomyr, who previously worked at the TCC and SP, organised an illegal money-making scheme. To implement it, he enlisted the help of a 57-year-old specialist from one of the TCC departments, as well as a 28-year-old officer with powers to maintain military records and reservations. After obtaining their consent, the participants divided the roles.

The former employee acted as an intermediary — he looked for "clients," conducted negotiations, and transferred funds. His accomplices ensured that documents were drawn up without the presence of conscripts, removed them from the wanted list, made changes to the electronic register, and effectively terminated mobilisation measures.

In mid-January, a man who had learned about his wanted status through the "Reserve+" app contacted the intermediary. He was offered to "resolve the issue" for 25,000 hryvnias. During a personal meeting, the suspect additionally promised to help with passing the military medical commission and further evading mobilisation for another 10,000 hryvnias.

The funds received were distributed among the participants in the scheme. According to the police, the woman drew up documents on behalf of the conscript and handed them over, together with the money, to an officer who entered false information into the electronic register.

Subsequently, the intermediary demanded an additional payment of 10,000 hryvnias "for personal services." He also drove the man to the military medical commission's premises, receiving funds for "smooth passage" through the commission.

All three suspects have been notified of suspicion under Part 3 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — obtaining unlawful benefits by an official. In addition, the 41-year-old man and 57-year-old woman are charged with aiding and abetting this crime under Part 5 of Article 27 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Zhytomyr region, TCC, evasion of mobilisation, corruption scheme, National Police of Ukraine, war