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Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) detained and served a notice of suspicion of illicit enrichment to the head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Centre for Medical and Social Expertise. During the searches of her and her relatives’ homes, law enforcement officers found almost USD 6 million in various currencies.
The searches were conducted on 3 and 4 October 2024 as part of criminal proceedings related to the illegal registration of disability for men trying to avoid military service. In the suspect’s office, the SBU found USD 100,000 and forged medical documents, as well as lists of people who tried to evade service with fictitious diagnoses.
During the searches of the official’s and her relatives’ homes, law enforcement officers found about $5 million 244 thousand, 300 thousand euros, more than 5 million hryvnias, as well as jewellery and branded jewellery. The money was hidden in various places, including wardrobes and drawers. Documents confirming illegal activities and money laundering through various business projects were also seized.
During the investigation, the official tried to get rid of some of the money by throwing two bags with half a million dollars out the window. Law enforcement officers also discovered that the suspect’s family owns 30 properties in Ukraine, 9 luxury cars, and significant corporate rights. Abroad, they own real estate in Austria, Spain and Turkey, and have almost $2.3 million in foreign currency accounts.
The said assets were not included in her annual declaration. The head of the medical and social examination was served a notice of suspicion under Article 368-5 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The issue of choosing a measure of restraint is currently being decided. The article provides for up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the Prosecutor General’s Office.
