In Odesa, law enforcement, in collaboration with the SBU, has arrested a military officer suspected of abusing his position. The individual demanded money to assist a client in evading conscription by promising to remove him from the wanted list and declaring him unfit for service. The police have charged him, and an investigation has been initiated that could lead to severe consequences, including imprisonment and asset confiscation.
Investigators discovered that the specialist was demanding 25,000 UAH for help with the military status of the conscript. The offender was apprehended while receiving the last portion of the funds, with charges including serious offenses under the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The issue of a preventive measure for the defendant is currently being resolved.

The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the military prosecutor's office.