Under the procedural guidance of the Office of the Prosecutor General, two doctors from a private clinic in the city of Odesa have been notified of suspicion for improper performance of professional duties, which resulted in the death of a patient (Part 1 of Article 140 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). The victim was a well-known businessman, the owner of one of the largest development companies in Ukraine and a media outlet.

According to the investigation, from May to October 2024, the victim was undergoing treatment at this medical facility. The suspected doctors provided him with medical assistance. 

As confirmed by a commission forensic medical examination, during the provision of medical assistance, there was no proper response to the signs of complications, and necessary measures for timely treatment were not taken.

Experts concluded that the medical error and the improper performance of the doctors' professional duties due to negligent attitude are directly causally related to the patient's death.

The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by the Main Investigative Department of the National Police with operational support from the Department of Strategic Investigations.

Within the framework of the investigation, investigative and procedural actions are ongoing to clarify all circumstances of the crime and identify all involved persons.

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.