The SBI served notification of suspicion to a public activist for military service evasion and fraud

The employees of the State Bureau of Investigation served notification of suspicion to a public activist who systematically evaded military service and used a vehicle intended for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine without legal grounds.

We emphasize that this procedural action is in no way related to his professional activities.

Having mobilized in 2022, the defendant did not appear at the place of service for a long time and, under the guise of «business trips», was in civilian institutions that are not part of the defense forces. He also received military payments in the amount of more than 50 thousand hryvnias per month, despite his absence from the military unit.

The investigation established that the defendant illegally used a car imported to Ukraine as humanitarian aid for the needs of the army – without proper registration and in the absence of legal grounds. The car was used for personal purposes, including movement around Kyiv.

The serviceman has been served notification of suspicion under Part 4 of Article 409 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – evasion of military service under martial law; Part 2 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (in the wording of the Law at the time of the commission of the criminal offense) – appropriation of another's property by fraud, committed on a large scale.

The sanction of the article provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.

The SBI emphasizes that the law should apply equally to everyone, regardless of their position, public status or public activity. Patriotic slogans cannot excuse abusive practices, and the true service to the state is demonstrated by compliance with the law, and not by loud statements.

The investigation is ongoing. The issue of choosing a measure of restraint against the suspect is being decided.

The procedural guidance is provided by the Kyiv Specialized Defense Prosecutor's Office of the Central Region.