New schemes for evading mobilization and illegal border crossing have been exposed
14.11.2025
Law enforcement continues its active fight against schemes to evade conscription and the illegal transportation of conscripted men abroad. Organizers have been detained, suspicions have been announced, and cases have been sent to court.
In particular, from September to November:
• In Bukovina, a serviceman from a special law enforcement agency and his civilian accomplice were detained for transporting men to Romania for 3–10 thousand euros. The military knew the routes of border patrols and provided tools for cutting fences. Both have been taken into custody and face up to 9 years in prison.
• In Poltava region, a scheme involving fake certificates about "seriously ill relatives" was uncovered, organized by the head of the hospital's medical commission, a nurse, and a businesswoman. They produced documents for deferment for 45 thousand UAH. At least 3 episodes have been established. All three have been notified of suspicion of receiving illegal benefits and official forgery, and they are currently in custody.
• In Lviv region, a 47-year-old woman was detained who coordinated the transportation of a man to the Czech Republic through Transcarpathia for a monetary reward of 12 thousand US dollars and an additional 20 thousand UAH. She is in custody.
• In Transcarpathia, a serviceman from a special unit was detained for selling detailed routes to bypass border guards for cryptocurrency (2 thousand US dollars per person). Other individuals who may have been involved are being identified.
• In Poltava region, cases against two women have been sent to court for publishing the workplaces of military enlistment offices and police in "Telegram" channels, helping conscripted men avoid mobilization.
• In Vinnytsia region, a Romanian citizen and two Moldovan citizens were detained for transporting a conscripted man to Moldova bypassing checkpoints for 8 thousand US dollars. They were caught while receiving the money. They face 7 to 9 years of imprisonment.
Depending on their involvement, they are charged with offenses under Articles 332, 368, and 114-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
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 guilty verdict of the court.
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