A joint operation of the Security Service of Ukraine and the State Border Service brought to the trail a criminal group, which organized the illegal departure of men of conscript age abroad. For "freedom" from each client was taken from $ 8,000 in cryptocurrency.
Law enforcement officers detained four organizers, when they prepared a new "party" of evasion for sending. The route ran from Mykolaiv region through Odesa region to the Transnistrian region of Moldova, which is now under the control of Russia. Avoided official checkpoints using illegal trails.
Customers were sought in Telegram channels where they were openly advertised. Those wishing to avoid mobilization were offered full support to the "safe zone".
All detainees have already declared suspicion of organizing illegal transfer of persons across the state border. Investigative actions are ongoing.