Head of MMC detained in Zakarpattia: about UAH 11 million in cash seized – SBI. PHOTOS
Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation, together with the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine, have detained the head of a military medical commission (MMC) at the Berehove district Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support in Zakarpattia region.
This was reported by the press service, Censor.NET informs.
What is known?
According to the investigation, the official systematically demanded money for issuing fictitious medical documents to obtain exemption from military service.
In particular, a conscript approached him seeking to renew a health-based deferment. The suspect proposed using previous medical documents without undergoing an examination and agreed with other commission members to disregard the actual health condition.
The cost of such a "service" was $6,000, which was to be distributed among the participants of the scheme. Law enforcement officers detained the official after issuing a conclusion of limited fitness.
Suspicion and seizure of funds
- He has been notified of suspicion of receiving an undue benefit committed by a group of persons upon prior conspiracy with extortion (Part 3 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). The offense carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison.
During searches at the workplace and residence, more than UAH 11 million in various foreign currencies was seized. A motion is being prepared to impose a preventive measure in the form of detention in custody, as well as to suspend him from office.
