In Khmelnytskyi region, law enforcement officers conducted searches at the homes of two medical workers suspected of facilitating the illegal obtaining of disability groups. During these operations, almost 8 million hryvnias, as well as medical documentation and mobile phones, were seized.
Under the procedural guidance of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor's Office, a neurologist and an emergency medical assistant were reported suspected of abuse of influence (Part 3 of Article 369-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine)
According to the investigation, the doctors developed an illegal scheme to earn money through disability assistance.
The paramedic organized the search for citizens who intended to receive a disability group. The doctor registered the “clients” for inpatient treatment in the neurological department and, without their actual presence, produced medical documents. This later became the basis for establishing disability groups, the UCP indicated.
The price of the “services” ranged from 3,600 to 7,800 US dollars.
Law enforcement officers detained a paramedic while receiving money.
During the searches, 182 thousand US dollars, over 6,500 euros, equivalent to almost 8 million UAH, as well as draft records, medical documentation and mobile phones were seized from the suspects
Currently, the man has been given a preventive measure in the form of detention with the possibility of posting bail. The petition regarding the other defendant is pending in court. The involvement of MSEK employees in the crime is being verified.
