On August 21, 2024, it became known about the conduct of a large-scale special operation by the Security Service of Ukraine, which includes more than 20 simultaneous searches of employees of territorial recruitment centers and social medical expert commissions (VLC) throughout the Transcarpathian region.
Journalist Vitaliy Glagola reported that the Khust TCC and military commissar Vasyl Zubatov were among the objects of the searches. The Security Service of Ukraine inspects the activities of local medical institutions and TCC, where commissions for conscripted men are held. One of the reasons for the checks is the suspicion of receiving bribes from people who try to avoid military service through false disability documents.
"Sources report that the head of the VLK in Khust, Yury Medvyd, was found with money that was given as a bribe," Glagola said.
The head of the Zakarpattia regional military administration, Viktor Mykyta, commented on the situation, stating that the special operation of law enforcement officers aims to expose and detain officials who use their official position for personal enrichment, endangering the country's defense capabilities. Nikita emphasized that such actions are unacceptable and that anyone who tries to profit from blood will be punished within the limits of the law.
"The cynicism of these people is amazing. This is collaborationism and direct opposition to the activities of the Armed Forces. I thank the law enforcement officers for their professional and efficient work. The security sector of the region works to prevent, detect and stop crimes," Mykyta emphasized.
Bribes for "fake" disability
One of the main episodes of the investigation is related to receiving bribes for false disability documents. The cost of such services was about 6 thousand dollars. It is known that the military commissar Vasyl Zubatov, who was previously involved in a scandal for wearing a T-shirt with the symbols of the USSR, is also a figure in this investigation.
Currently, almost 30 searches are underway in district hospitals, medical and social expert commissions, and TCC employees, which indicates the seriousness of the scale of the corruption problem in the region.
