In Odesa, law enforcement has apprehended a Kyiv resident for selling vehicles designated for humanitarian aid. The man sold three cars that had been imported into Ukraine for military and charitable organizations. He has been charged, and a preventive measure has been imposed. He faces up to seven years in prison with asset confiscation.

This was reported by the press service of the National Police.

Authorities stated that the 43-year-old resident of the capital organized the import of vehicles into Ukraine under the guise of humanitarian aid for military units and charities, later selling these vehicles on online marketplaces.

During a series of investigative measures, law enforcement caught the suspect "in the act" in Odesa, where he was selling an Audi and two Mitsubishi for $16,100. The police confiscated illegally obtained money, the sold cars, and other items that hold evidentiary value in the case.

"The police detained the offender under Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and charged him with selling humanitarian aid goods for profit during martial law. This crime is classified under part 3 of Article 201-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and carries a penalty of up to seven years in prison, along with a ban on holding specific positions or engaging in certain activities for up to three years and asset confiscation," the statement reads.

The court has chosen a preventive measure of detention with the right to post bail of 605,000 hryvnias. The investigation is ongoing to identify all individuals involved in this crime.