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The issue of invalidity fraud in Ukraine has reached worrying levels, with numerous cases of fake disability schemes emerging. Significant attention has been drawn to the healthcare sector including the abuse carried out by interdistrict medical and social expert commissions (MSECs) which have been implicated in helping individuals avoid military service through fraudulent disability declarations. Recent investigations have exposed medical professionals and officials involved in these schemes. Reforms are being introduced to streamline authentic disability claims, although challenges remain. Efforts are also being made to accommodate veterans and people with disabilities, highlighted by initiatives at institutions like PrivatBank. The government continues to grapple with these grievances amidst calls for increased transparency and accountability.
What is the scale of the invalidity fraud issue in Ukraine?
Invalidity fraud in Ukraine has become a major concern with numerous cases reported across the country. Medical professionals and officials are implicated in fraudulent schemes, with many fake disability certificates being sold to enable draft evasion. Legal actions are being taken to curb this trend.
How is PrivatBank addressing the needs of veterans and disabled individuals?
PrivatBank has modified its verification processes to better serve military personnel, veterans, and people with disabilities. These efforts aim to provide easier access to banking services, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity and support for these communities.
What legal actions are being taken against disability fraud in Ukraine?
The Ukrainian legal system is actively pursuing cases against those involved in fake disability schemes. Several medical and government officials have been charged with corruption and fraud, aiming to restore integrity and genuine assistance for the disabled and veterans.
How are veterans affected by the current invalidity fraud environment?
Veterans seeking genuine recognition and support often face delays and scrutiny due to the prevalence of fraudulent claims. Ongoing reforms aim to prioritize and streamline authentic applications, ensuring veterans receive the support and benefits they are entitled to.
What measures are being implemented to prevent future invalidity fraud?
To combat invalidity fraud, Ukraine is strengthening oversight procedures, enhancing transparency in disability certification processes, and employing technological solutions. These measures are intended to detect and prevent fraudulent claims and ensure aid reaches deserving individuals.
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Russia has destroyed rehabilitation centre for children in Sumy region. PHOTOS Russian troops have struck the Sumy region and destroyed one of the units at a rehabilitation centre for children and adults with disabilities. 1 174 5 Previously in trend: attacks on the Sumy region
Operation "Guardian": police carried out 65 searches across 24 regions; 82 suspects have been charged. VIDEO&PHOTOS A comprehensive, long-term police initiative is underway, aimed at uncovering schemes to evade mobilisation and illegally leave military service. As part of these measures, investigations are being carried out into cases of document forgery, falsified medical certificates and the use of... 36 552 27 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization
32 prosecutors in Khmelnytskyi region are seeking to have their disability status reinstated through courts following scandal involving MSEC, - media Last year, following the scandal involving Tetiana Krupa, head of the Khmelnytskyi MSEC, and mass inspections of prosecutors with disabilities, 32 prosecutors from the Khmelnytskyi region took legal action to challenge the revocation of their disability status. More than half of them have... 7 956 63 Previously in trend: MSEC’s decision on fictitious disability Fake disability
Fictitious disability to evade mobilisation: medical fraud scheme worth over 200 million hryvnias has been uncovered in Zaporizhzhia, - National Police. PHOTOS Police have uncovered a criminal scheme at medical facilities in Zaporizhzhia, with those involved having made over 200 million hryvnias from fraudulent disability claims. 1 758 6 Previously in trend: Fake disability among prosecutors
PrivatBank simplifies access to services for military personnel, veterans and people with disabilities PrivatBank has changed its approaches to verification to make them more accessible for people with disabilities, including male and female veterans. 2 190 0 Previously in trend: PrivatBank aid to veterans Assistance for people with disabilities
56 fake disabilities for draft dodgers: three MSEC doctors to stand trial in Lviv In Lviv, three doctors from an interdistrict medical and social expert commission (MSEC) will stand trial over a scheme for issuing fake disability status that allowed dozens of men liable for military service to avoid service and leave the country. 1 689 8 Previously in trend: MSEC’s decision on fictitious disability Fake disability among prosecutors
200 thousand dollars and 350 thousand hryvnias seized: mother and son organised fake disability scheme in Vinnytsia region. PHOTOS A mother and son who work as doctors organised a scheme to sell fictitious disability certificates for 3,000 US dollars. 8 383 28 Previously in trend: Fake disability among prosecutors
Three amputee occupiers defy division commander, refuse to return to front: "So what now — are we supposed to die? Save us!". VIDEO Another scandal is unfolding in Russia’s occupying army, linked to the command’s brutal treatment of its own personnel. According to Censor.NET, three Russian servicemen who lost limbs as a result of combat in Ukraine recorded a desperate video address. 10 844 38
Former head of Mykolaiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office Kazak registered as disabled, sued for pension and left for Sweden, - media Former head of the Mykolaiv Regional Prosecutor's Office Dmytro Kazak, while abroad, won a pension of over 156,000 hryvnias in a Ukrainian court. 40 654 167 Previously in trend: Fake disability Pensions for prosecutors Prosecutors’ wealth
10-year-old boy with disability died of starvation in Vinnytsia region. Social services saw the deterioration but did not intervene, - OPG. PHOTOS In Vinnytsia region, a 10-year-old boy with disability died due to prolonged starvation and inaction on the part of adults who were responsible for caring for the child. 9 552 35 Previously in trend: Murder of children
After inspection by QDCP, 74 prosecutors with disability status dismissed, and another 66 removed from their posts, - Kravchenko In Ukraine, 74 prosecutors with disability status were dismissed from the prosecutor's office following a comprehensive review by the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of Prosecutors. Another 66 employees were dismissed from administrative positions. 4 462 33 Previously in trend: Fake disability among prosecutors
Number of complaints about violations by TCR is growing: since beginning of year, Lubinets has received 5,000 appeals Between January and October 2025, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets received nearly 5,000 complaints from Ukrainian citizens reporting violations of their rights by employees of the TCR and SS during the mobilisation process. 3 895 75 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR
10-year-old boy has been taking care of his two brothers with serious genetic disease in Donetsk region on his own for over year, - prosecutor’s office A 10-year-old boy in Donetsk region has been taking care of his two 13-year-old brothers who are bedridden for over a year. 6 761 42
348 prosecutors with disabilities to be referred to QDCP. No indulgences – Kravchenko General Prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko has decided to refer prosecutors with disability status to the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of Prosecutors (QDCP) for review. Currently, there are 348 such individuals remaining in the prosecution bodies. 8 256 30 Previously in trend: Fake disability Fake disability among prosecutors
Amputee occupier threatens revenge: "Khokhol who took my legs, I’ll be flying up your ass on your FPV. You f#cking devil!. VIDEO A video has been published online in which an amputee occupier threatens to take revenge on the Ukrainian drone operator who wounded him. 17 900 93 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers
445 MSEC’s decisions on establishing disability for officials have been cancelled. Inspection is ongoing - Ministry of Health 445 decisions of the MSEC on establishing disability for officials were cancelled. The inspections are currently ongoing. 13 298 26 Previously in trend: MSEC’s decision on fictitious disability
16 prosecutors with disabilities dismissed in Khmelnytskyi, 47 still hold positions – media Only 16 prosecutors with disabilities have been dismissed from the Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor’s Office following a scandal involving mass issuance of medical certificates with allegedly fake diagnoses. 2 834 24 Previously in trend: Fake disability
Cripple unit of Russian army is being prepared for combat mission: "Category ’D’ - they send everyone: without arms, legs, on crutches, blind disabled, f#ck". VIDEO A video showing a Russian cripple unit preparing for combat missions was published online. 16 379 55 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Extorted $500 from wounded serviceman for granting disability: traumatologist detained in Kramatorsk. PHOTO In Kramatorsk, a traumatologist who demanded a bribe from a serviceman for assigning a disability group was exposed. 1 850 11 Previously in trend: bribe-taking doctors
Former POWs will be able to receive disability status and state support - Ministry of Health In Ukraine, people who survived illegal detention and torture during the war will now be able to receive disability status and appropriate state aid. 928 4
One-legged Russian soldier complains about barrier-free access in dugout: "Step is about 50 centimetres, and then to right down another 10. It’s quite quest". VIDEO A video of a Russian soldier with one leg talking about the problems of moving around in a dugout was posted online. 5 710 18
Cabinet of Ministers has banned referral of persons with disabilities to MMC The Cabinet of Ministers has imposed a ban on referring persons with disabilities to the Military Medical Commission (MMC) for medical examinations. 7 571 17
Out of 78 prosecutors in Khmelnytskyi region, only one has disability confirmed, 55 more to be examined - Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health checked the medical records of prosecutors in Khmelnytskyi region. Currently, out of 78 prosecutors in the region, six are not recognised as persons with disabilities. 15 064 90
Deputy director of KCSA department received disability by forging medical documents - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The first deputy director of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture of the Kyiv City State Administration was served a notice of suspicion of forgery and use of knowingly forged medical documents (Part 1, 3, 4 Art. 358 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). The official forged documents to... 2 865 8
Fictitious marriage with woman with disabilities: scheme to evade mobilisation exposed in Kyiv region. PHOTOS In Kyiv region, a scheme to avoid mobilisation was exposed and two of its participants were detained. 2 641 20
Only 3 prosecutors in Khmelnytskyi region have had their disability confirmed, 56 have not been checked in 2 months - Ariev The Ministry of Health is conducting an inspection of prosecutors in the Khmelnytskyi region who have disabilities. Within 2 months, only 3 of them have been confirmed as persons with disabilities. 57 798 42
MSECs transfer unfinished cases of disability to expert commissions in medical institutions, - Liashko Medical and social commissions will transfer disability cases that were not closed by January 1, 2025, to expert commissions in hospitals. 1 941 12
Only 5 out of more than half thousand prosecutors with disabilities were fired - Shabunin Only 5 prosecutors with disabilities were dismissed after the inspections. 65 910 75
Director of KCSA Department Svitlyi registered fake disability and received UAH 300 thousand pension - SSU. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers exposed the Director of the Department of Social and Veteran Policy of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA), who unreasonably issued himself a fictitious 2nd disability group. The official was served a notice of suspicion. 6 562 48
Illegally received disability: two prosecutors and two MSEC officials suspected. PHOTOS Two district prosecutors and two MSEC officials are suspected of fraud and forgery. 16 960 23
Former head of Khmelnytskyi regional prosecutor’s office Oliinyk continues to work as prosecutor after disability scandal - AntAC The former head of the Khmelnytskyi Prosecutor's Office, Oleksii Oliinyk, who resigned amid the disability scandal, continues to work as a prosecutor, having been appointed to the position of a prosecutor in the regional prosecutor's office. 11 436 47
Up to 10% of all prosecutors in Ukraine have status of people with disabilities. DOCUMENT As of November 2024, 524 prosecutors in Ukraine are officially persons with disabilities, but there are no heads of regional prosecutor's offices among them. 4 520 43
Cost of "service" is $3,000: in Zaporizhzhia, employees of MSEC and private clinic who issued "disability" to men were exposed. PHOTOS In Zaporizhzhia, law enforcement officers exposed employees of a private clinic and a medical and social commission who were issuing fake disabilities to men of military age for money. The cost of the "service" was three thousand dollars. 2 121 7
Almost 1.7 thousand officials will have their disability decisions checked by MSEC - Healthcare Ministry Almost 1700 officials will be checked for the validity of their disability. 2 127 20
NABU investigates fictitious disabilities of officials in case of ex-head of Khmelnytskyi MSEC Krupa - Kryvonos The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) is investigating how the funds found in the possession of Tetiana Krupa, the former head of the Khmelnytskyi MSEC, were obtained, as well as who was involved in the illegal scheme and how these people received disabilities. All fictitious disabilities... 25 205 23 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine
Abuse while receiving disability: Searches are being conducted in regional MSECs, hospitals and prosecutors’ offices - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS As part of the investigation into the facts of unlawful receiving of disability, officials, including prosecutors, are conducting searches of employees of medical and social expert commissions (MSECs), medical institutions where illegal certificates and decisions may have been issued, as well as... 5 007 16
58 employees of Odesa region’s prosecutor’s office have disabilities - social activist Hanul Odesa social activist Demian Hanul has published a list of employees of the Odesa regional prosecutor's office who have disabilities. The list includes 58 people. 39 643 87
Fake disability scheme: four more doctors from Rivne are suspected. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Rivne Regional Prosecutor's Office, 4 doctors were served a notice of suspicion of forgery of documents by a group of persons (Article 366(1), Article 358(3) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 3 704 10
All facts of granting disability to rank-and-file employees of law enforcement bodies are being checked - Klymenko Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said that all cases of disability for law enforcement officers are currently being checked. 11 615 21
Two prosecutors with disabilities work in Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor’s Office. DOCUMENT Two prosecutors with disabilities work in the prosecutor's office of Chernivtsi region. 9 727 18
6 prosecutors with disabilities work in Rivne Regional Prosecutor’s Office. DOCUMENT The Prosecutor's Office of Rivne region employs 6 people with disabilities as prosecutors. 2 729 33
In Mykolaiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, 5 employees receive disability pensions. DOCUMENT In the prosecutor's office of Mykolaiv region, 5 employees receive a disability pension. 7 132 6
In Odesa, doctor, together with officials of MSEC, earned money on establishing fictitious disability for servicemen: more than $80 thousand in cash was seized. PHOTOS SBI officers exposed an organised group of doctors who helped healthy men of conscription age obtain medical documents that allowed the MSEC to declare them unfit for service. Law enforcement officers detained the doctor who organised the criminal scheme. 3 859 14
12 prosecutors receive disability pension in Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office. DOCUMENT In the prosecutor's office of Kharkiv region, 12 prosecutors receive a disability pension. 1 773 8
25 prosecutors of Donetsk regional prosecutor’s office receive pensions as persons with disabilities. DOCUMENT There are 25 prosecutors with disabilities working in the prosecutor's office of the Donetsk region. 11 628 26
Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor’s Office refuses to disclose number of prosecutors with disabilities. DOCUMENT The Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor's Office did not provide information on the number of working prosecutors with disabilities. 8 727 62
16 prosecutors with disabilities work in Kirovohrad region’s prosecutor’s office. DOCUMENT There are 16 prosecutors with disabilities working in the Kirovohrad Regional Prosecutor's Office. 16 654 25
In Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office, 2 employees receive disability pension. DOCUMENT The Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office reported that 1 prosecutor and 1 civil servant receive a disability pension. 3 189 18
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