The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the National Police exposed a large-scale scheme to evade mobilization, in which a well-known Kyiv lawyer was involved. The SBU report states that the person involved organized the sale of fictitious documents to avoid the draft and illegal departure abroad.
The lawyer, the founder of a well-known law firm in Kyiv, using his professional position, provided services for the execution of forged documents. The cost of such "services" ranged from 3 thousand to 50 thousand US dollars, depending on the urgency of the order. The greatest demand was for VLK medical certificates on unfitness for service due to health conditions, in particular due to the presence of I-II disability groups. Clients did not pass the military medical board, but received "documents for write-off" directly at the lawyer's office.
To disguise his activities, the lawyer concluded an official contract on legal assistance with clients. In addition, he also offered help in legalization abroad, drawing up fictitious documents about studies in foreign higher education institutions.
A lawyer was arrested red-handed in his office while receiving $45,000 from a client who was trying to evade mobilization. During the searches, the law enforcement officers found fake documents worth more than 244 thousand US dollars. More than 130 personal files of clients were also seized.
The lawyer was notified of the suspicion under Part 3 of Art. 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which provides for responsibility for illegal transportation of persons across the state border. This article provides up to 9 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property. Currently, an investigation is underway to establish all the circumstances of the case and bring the culprits to justice.
