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The State Bureau of Investigation has transferred nearly 7 million hryvnias to the ARMA in connection with the case concerning the trafficking of weapons from a military unit

The State Bureau of Investigation has transferred nearly 7 million hryvnias to the ARMA in connection with the case concerning the trafficking of weapons from a military unit

Katerina Melnychenko Deputy Editor-in-Chief

17 June 2026, 15:15

The State Bureau of Investigation has transferred nearly 7 million hryvnias to the ARMA in connection with the case concerning the trafficking of weapons from a military unit — Staff at the State Bureau of Investigation are establishing all the circumstances of the crime

The State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) has transferred to the ARMA funds equivalent to almost 7 million UAH, which were seized during an investigation into the illegal trafficking of weapons and ammunition at a military unit in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.

This was reported by the State Bureau of Investigations.

Following a court ruling, SBI staff transferred funds seized as part of criminal proceedings to the ARMA for management.

This amounts to cash equivalent to nearly 7 million hryvnias.

The assets transferred include nearly 150,000 US dollars, over 312,000 hryvnias and around 1,000 euros.

In which case were the funds seized?

The money was seized during searches in April 2026.

The investigative measures were carried out as part of an investigation into the illegal trafficking of weapons and ammunition at one of the military units in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.

The transfer of the funds to ARMA is intended to ensure their proper safekeeping until a final court ruling is issued.

Who is under suspicion

Previously, the State Bureau of Investigation (DBR), in conjunction with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the National Police, exposed a group of individuals which, according to the investigation, included two military personnel and a former soldier.

According to the investigation, one of the suspects was responsible for storing weapons and ammunition at the military unit.

Law enforcement officers believe that he stole the weapons and passed them on to his accomplices for subsequent sale to civilians.

Law enforcement officers documented the illegal sale of 14 Kalashnikov assault rifles, four Makarov pistols, ammunition and an F-1 grenade.

According to the investigation, the group’s members divided the money received from the sale of the weapons amongst themselves.

The suspects have been notified of charges under Part 2 of Article 28 and Part 1 of Article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

These charges relate to the unlawful handling of weapons, ammunition and explosive substances, committed by a group of individuals acting in concert.

The offence carries a maximum sentence of seven years’ imprisonment.

The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.

Staff at the State Bureau of Investigation are establishing all the circumstances of the offence and checking the suspects’ possible involvement in other incidents of illegal arms trafficking.

The proceedings are being overseen by the Specialised Prosecutor’s Office for Defence Affairs in the Western Region.

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