Ternopil police blocked the channel of evaders leaving abroad
The participants of the group produced “linden” certificates, which gave grounds to cross the border without hindrance. The organizer and two members of the group were informed of the suspicion, one has already been sent to the SIZO, in relation to the organizer and accomplice — consideration of choosing preventive measures for them is ongoing.
A 27-year-old private entrepreneur organized a criminal scheme to drive out conscript men and involved several local residents. Dealers for $3000 produced the necessary certificates — VLC, ISEC, etc., which further made it possible to cross the state border without hindrance. Orders came from “customers” to the email address of the dealers, to which they sent their data and copies of documents. A week later, a message was received indicating the date and place of issue of the package of documents.
The evaders received “linden” documents in the so-called “back office”, which was located in one of the sports clubs of Ternopil. All calculations were carried out in the club.
On June 9, operatives of the Directorate of Strategic Investigations in Ternopil Oblast, investigators of the Investigative Department of the Regional Police with the strong support of special officers of the special purpose police company together with the SBU counterintelligence department neutralized the activities of the group. One of its participants was detained in accordance with Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. From the place of detention, law enforcement officers seized $6,000 and manufactured documents for two people.
According to the results of a number of investigations and procedural measures, the actions of suspects may be additionally qualified under Articles 190 (fraud) and 358 (Forgery of documents, seals, stamps and forms, sale or use of forged documents, seals, stamps) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
National Police of Ukraine
