Under the procedural guidance of the Donetsk Specialized Prosecutor's Office in the defense sector of the Eastern region, a major, head of the financial and economic service of one of the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has been notified of suspicion.

He is accused of receiving unlawful benefits for influencing the decision-making of persons authorized to perform state functions (part 3 of Article 369-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

According to the investigation, in September 2025, the suspect demanded 7 thousand US dollars from a serviceman, promising to influence the leadership of other units to facilitate a transfer to another military unit.

In addition, the official demanded unlawful benefits for assistance in preparing documents and influencing the decision-makers regarding the payment of a one-time monetary assistance of 1 million hryvnias. He planned to receive part of this amount personally.

The serviceman reported the crime to law enforcement authorities.

In October 2025, the suspect received 292 thousand hryvnias (equivalent to 7 thousand US dollars) from the applicant. After that, he was detained and notified of suspicion.

The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by investigators of the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Donetsk region. Operational support is provided by the Strategic Investigations Department in the Donetsk region of the National Police of Ukraine.

Note: According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt is proven in a lawful manner and established by a court verdict.