USD 4.5 thousand for transferring to rear unit: Chief sergeant of military unit was detained in Odesa region. PHOTO

A chief sergeant of a military unit in Odesa region received a $4,500 bribe for being transferred from the front line to the rear.

This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office.

He received the money through an intermediary from a serving military officer of one of the "combat" units.

"The funds were intended for the transfer of a serviceman from the front line to a rear military unit. Law enforcement officers detained the chief sergeant in accordance with Article 208 of the CPC of Ukraine. On 25 June 2024, directly during the transfer of the entire amount of the unlawful benefit," the statement said.

A custodial measure of restraint was imposed on him with an alternative bail in the amount of UAH 605,600.