In Ukraine, the police are divided into two worlds: those who actually work for security, and the so-called “Vyhovsky vertical” — a narrow circle of people who control flows, cover up crime, and systematically transfer millions of dollars upwards. These are not random appointments, but a carefully constructed network of loyal executors who ensure the continuity of illegal schemes in different regions.
Odesa under the control of Ivan Zhuk has become a key corridor for smuggling and transit of prohibited substances. Dnipro, under the leadership of Oleksandr Ganzhya, is known for agreements with criminals and developers. Petro Tokar, who went from Myrhorod and Svyatoshyn to Kharkiv, is responsible for collecting money from traders. The Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv under the leadership of Araik Genrikhovich controls call centers, fraud and telegram schemes. In the Zhytomyr region, Serhiy Melnychuk and Oleksandr Kovtun manage the traffic of prohibited substances and the "covering" of developers.
Each member of this network has its own criminal segment, but all are subordinate to one person - Vyhovsky. Scandalous cases and complaints from citizens are ignored as long as the flows bring in income. Every month, this group transfers from 1 to 3 million US dollars in cash, ensuring impunity and control over the regions. The system is based not on laws, but on fear, personal loyalty and financial flows, which makes the chase a pass to privatized schemes instead of responsibility.
