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The ongoing situation regarding evasion from mobilization in Ukraine has led to a series of law enforcement actions across various regions. In the Odesa region, a failed attempt to cross into Moldova was thwarted by border guards. A serviceman in Volyn was detained for attempting to sell fake documents, allowing individuals to travel abroad to escape military service. Moreover, a smuggling ring using ambulances in Zakarpattia to transport draft-evaders to Romania was dismantled. In Kharkiv, fake marriages and falsified employment in schools were among the schemes uncovered to help men evade military service. These actions highlight the widespread challenges officials face in combating illegal activities targeting mobilization efforts. The State Bureau of Investigation continues to play a key role in unearthing these illegal endeavors, ensuring that those involved are brought to justice.

What measures are taken against mobilization evasion in Ukraine?

Authorities have intensified efforts to combat mobilization evasion, employing border guards, police, and investigative agencies to dismantle smuggling rings, expose fake document schemes, and detain individuals attempting illegal border crossings. Comprehensive legal actions and detailed investigations highlight their commitment to curbing such activities.

How are draft evaders attempting to cross Ukrainian borders?

Draft evaders employ various illegal methods to cross borders, such as hiding in vehicles, using fake documents, paying smugglers, or pretending to need medical assistance. In some cases, criminal groups facilitate these crossings with intricate plans involving false employment or relationships to mislead authorities.

What is the impact of illegal mobilization evasion schemes in Ukraine?

Illegal mobilization evasion schemes disrupt national security efforts, hinder military readiness, and undermine legal systems. They strain border control resources and oblige law enforcement to allocate significant effort and personnel to counteract these illicit activities, affecting overall governance effectiveness.

What legal consequences do individuals face for evading mobilization in Ukraine?

Individuals caught evading mobilization face severe legal consequences, including imprisonment, fines, and permanent marks on their records. Authorities prosecute those involved in creating or utilizing false documents, organizing illegal crossings, or any associated activities, ensuring accountability through the justice system.

How widespread are mobilization evasion activities in Ukraine?

Mobilization evasion activities are remarkably widespread, impacting multiple regions across Ukraine. Reports from Odesa, Volyn, Zakarpattia, and other areas reveal a deep-rooted issue facilitated by various criminal schemes. Constant vigilance and persistent enforcement actions by the State Bureau of Investigation and border services underscore the prevalence of such activities.

How are law enforcement agencies in Ukraine collaborating to address mobilization evasion?

Ukrainian law enforcement agencies collaborate extensively across regions, coordinating efforts among border guards, police, and the State Bureau of Investigation. Their joint operations encompass intelligence sharing, joint patrols, and strategic planning to dismantle smuggling networks, intercept illicit border crossings, and prosecute offenders effectively.

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Boiarskyi, who helped hundreds of men avoid serving in the AFU, pleaded guilty Judge from Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Boiarskyi, who assisted draft dodgers, received suspended sentence and fines Judge Oleksandr Boiarskyi, who, according to the investigation, helped at least 364 draft dodgers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine to leave the country, pleaded guilty and reached an plea deal with the investigation. 4 146 72 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A man in a wetsuit tried to flee to Moldova In wetsuit and with fins across Dniester: man detained on border with Moldova, - State Border Service. PHOTO Border guards of the Mohyliv-Podilskyi detachment detained a 39-year-old resident of Donetsk region who tried to illegally enter Moldova by crossing the Dniester River. 2 145 23 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Svyrydenko PM Svyrydenko’s brother fled abroad despite being Servant of People deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has confirmed that her brother left Ukraine and now resides abroad. 27 711 211 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Middlemen helped nearly 100 men flee abroad They helped nearly 100 men flee abroad: Organizers of illegal departures of persons subject to conscription exposed in Bukovyna – National Police. PHOTOS Another illegal scheme has been documented in Bukovyna: perpetrators helped nearly 100 men of conscription age flee the country, each paying them 200,000 hryvnias. The organizer and his accomplices have been served with charges. 1 732 3 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Border violators lost their way in the mountains Cabinet of Ministers proposes to introduce criminal liability for illegal crossing of state border The Cabinet of Ministers has prepared a draft law that provides for new types of punishment for conscripts who violate the rules for leaving and staying abroad. 11 154 176 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Organiser of smuggling to Romania detained in Zakarpattia region Man smuggled to Romania for $6,000: Organizer detained in Zakarpattia region– SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the outskirts of Verkhnie Vodiane village, border guards uncovered an attempt to illegally smuggle a Ukrainian citizen across the border into Romania. 1 317 18 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Doctors helped the evaders Group of doctors who helped draft dodgers obtain disability status and leave country in exchange for bribes has been exposed – SBI. PHOTOS Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have detained and served notices of suspicion to three doctors from a Kyiv municipal hospital who profited by arranging illegal departures abroad for men of conscription age. 2 268 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Participants in a scheme to smuggle draft dodgers abroad were detained in Volyn Border crossing for $15,000: scheme to smuggle draft evaders exposed in Volyn – SBGS. PHOTOS In Volyn, border guards exposed a 34-year-old resident of Kamin-Kashyrskyi district who, for $5,000, helped military-age men illegally cross the border. 1 238 14 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Four draft dodgers detained on the border with Romania Hiding in weeds: four draft dodgers detained in Bukovyna – SBGS On the section of the "Hertsa" unit of the Chernivtsi Border Detachment, a UAV operator detected four individuals in camouflage moving toward the border with Romania, attempting to remain unnoticed among dense vegetation. 2 503 27 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A scheme to smuggle a conscript to Moldova was uncovered in Odesa region He was hidden in car for $8,000: "tourist" to Moldova detained in Odesa region – SBGS. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers in the Rozdilna district of Odesa region, together with border guards of the Podilsk detachment, stopped an attempt to illegally cross the border into Moldova. 3 543 4 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Forged documents for travel abroad Serviceman was detained in Volyn for trying to set up "business" selling fake documents for traveling abroad - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTOS A serviceman of one of the law enforcement agencies who planned to organise a "business" selling fake medical documents to evade men from service with the possibility of further travel abroad has been caught. 1 751 8 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization forgery of documents

In Zakarpattia, a scheme was uncovered to help draft dodgers escape across the border in an ambulance Border crossing using ambulance: draft evasion smuggling scheme exposed in Zakarpattia – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards, together with the police, uncovered a scheme to illegally smuggle draft-age men to Romania using an ambulance. 2 317 12 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Ten draft dodgers detained on the border with Moldova in Odesa region Border crossing with Moldova: 10 draft dodgers detained, coordinated remotely by "administrator" via Telegram – SBGS In Odesa region, servicemen from the Velykokomarivka Border Service Unit detained ten men attempting to illegally cross the border with Moldova. 2 286 57 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Men detained in Zakarpattia who wanted to swim across the border Four men detained in Zakarpattia for attempting to swim across Hungary border – SBGS. PHOTO Four residents of Khust district were detained in Zakarpattia after attempting to swim across the Tisza River to illegally enter Hungary. 1 741 40 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A man evaded mobilization in Khmelnytskyi region: what is the punishment? Man refused mobilization order after MMC in Khmelnytskyi region, sentenced to 5 years behind bars A resident of Derazhnia, Khmelnytskyi region, was sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for evading military service during mobilization. 5 718 65 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Mobilisation evasion scheme uncovered in Chernihiv region Fake employment in schools: scheme to evade mobilisation has been uncovered in Chernihiv region – SBGS. PHOTOS In the Chernihiv region, border guards, together with the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), uncovered a criminal group that organized a scheme to evade mobilization through fake employment in teaching positions. 2 246 11 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A man who was fleeing to Transnistria on a boat was detained in the Odesa region He tried to flee across estuary to Transnistria: "rower" from Kyiv detained in Odesa region – SBGS. PHOTO During a night patrol near the Kuchurhan Estuary in Odesa region, Ukrainian border guards intercepted a man attempting to illegally cross the Transnistrian segment of the Ukraine–Moldova border by inflatable boat. 1 780 34 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

In Rivne region, a man tried to cross the border by hiding in a truck Hiding under truck sleeper berth: man detained in Rivne region for attempted illegal exit from Ukraine – SBGS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Border guards in Rivne region discovered a resident of Dnipropetrovsk region attempting to evade control by hiding in the mechanical features of a truck.  2 740 21 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A man with fake children’s certificates was detained in Vinnytsia region Forged documents on having many children: draft dodger detained in Vinnytsia region – SBGS. PHOTOS In Vinnytsia region, border guards detained a 32-year-old Ukrainian citizen who attempted to illegally leave the country using forged documents claiming he was a father of multiple children. 1 969 6 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization forgery of documents

Organizer of scheme facilitating men’s exit via the "Shliakh" system was detained in Lviv region. Organizer detained in Lviv region for smuggling men abroad via "Shliakh" system – SBGS. PHOTOS In the Lviv region, a criminal scheme for the illegal smuggling of men abroad through the falsification of data in the "Shliakh" system has been uncovered. 1 510 6 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Border guards detained two violators on the border with Moldova Attempting to enter Moldova: two men detained in Bukovyna with help of drone – SBGS. VIDEO Border guards used a drone to prevent an attempt to illegally cross the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. 1 535 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

SBI Over 500 records deleted: SBI exposes draft evasion data-wipe scheme in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTOS In the Dnipropetrovsk region, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has uncovered a scheme involving the illegal deletion of data on draft dodgers from official databases. 7 713 22 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Five violators detained in Odesa region Five men detained in Odesa region while attempting illegal crossing into Transnistria – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards detained five men near one of the settlements in the Podilskyi district of Odesa region as they attempted to illegally cross the Transnistrian section of the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. 890 2 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Organiser of fake marriages exposed in Kharkiv region Woman exposed in Kharkiv region for arranging fake marriages to help men evade mobilization – SBGS. PHOTOS In Kharkiv region, law enforcement officers detained a 47-year-old resident of Chernihiv region who was organizing sham marriages to help draft-age men leave the country and avoid mobilization. 1 136 7 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Two men detained in Bukovina while attempting to illegally cross the border with Moldova Drone helps detain two draft dodgers attempting to illegally cross border into Moldova in Bukovyna – SBGS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Last night, a border patrol unit of the Chernivtsi Detachment used an unmanned aerial vehicle to detect the movement of two unidentified individuals in a wooded area within the area of responsibility of the Kelmentsi border post. 1 273 19 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

The case of former heads of the TCK in Rivne region for evading mobilisation has been referred to court Case of former heads of Rivne Regional and District TCR and SS who helped men evade mobilisation referred to court – SBI. PHOTOS The SBI completed an investigation into the former heads of the Rivne regional and district Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS). 1 069 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A man who was transporting draft dodgers to Moldova was detained in the Odesa region Driver detained in Odesa region for smuggling draft dodgers to Moldova for $11,000 - SBGS. PHOTO Border guards, in cooperation with the National Police, detained a driver who organized the illegal transfer of draft-age men into Moldova. 828 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

In Odesa, a scheme for the departure of draft dodgers through military exemption was exposed Organizer offering exemption from military service for $3,500 exposed in Odesa region – SBGS. PHOTO In Odesa region, border guards, together with the National Police and under the procedural guidance of the prosecutor’s office, detained a local resident who had organized a scheme to help individuals obtain illegal exemptions from military service. 706 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Woman exposed for selling fake medical certificates Woman exposed in Kyiv for charging $6,000 for fake diagnoses to draft-age men. PHOTOS A 29-year-old woman has been exposed in Kyiv for offering forged medical documents to help draft-age men avoid mobilization and leave the country. She has been formally notified of suspicion. 1 564 6 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

In Dnipropetrovsk region, a law enforcement officer will be tried for promising to "remove" the data of draft dodgers from the wanted list in exchange for a bribe Dnipro law enforcement officer to stand trial for taking bribe in exchange for "removing" draft dodgers’ data from TCR wanted database – SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has completed a pre-trial investigation into a law enforcement officer from Dnipro who allegedly offered, for a fee, to delete information about draft evaders from the wanted database for military service. An indictment has been submitted to the court. 941 2 Previously in trend: Grafters Evasion from mobilization

Two draft dodgers detained in Zakarpattia region near the border with Slovakia "To girls for Easter": two draft dodgers detained in Zakarpattia – SBGS. PHOTO Near the village of Onokivtsi in the Uzhhorod District, border guards detained two men subject to military service who were attempting to illegally cross into Slovakia. 2 594 18 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Camera trap captures border violators in Bukovyna Camera trap exposed two offenders en route to Romania: they were detained in Bukovyna – SBGS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Two men who tried to illegally cross the border with Romania through the mountainous terrain in Bukovyna were caught in a camera trap set by border guards. 3 953 13 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A man was detained in Kharkiv for the scheme of "postponement" of mobilisation For $13,000, he offered "deferment" from mobilization and illegal transfer abroad: man exposed in Kharkiv – SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Kharkiv, law enforcement officers exposed a 31-year-old man who promised to produce a fake certificate of deferment from mobilisation, remove him from the wanted list and smuggle him abroad for USD 13,000. 977 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Evasion from mobilization

A serviceman was detained in Volyn for organising illegal border crossing Serviceman was detained in Volyn for attempting to smuggle draft dodger out of Ukraine for $8,000 – SBGS. PHOTOS In Ratne village, law enforcement officers detained a 22-year-old serviceman who promised to help a man illegally cross the state border of Ukraine for $8,000. 886 3 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Schemes for evaders exposed Fake medical reports on disability and severe mental disorders: New "schemes for evaders" shut down in Odesa region - SSU. PHOTOS Three new schemes of mobilisation evasion in Odesa region were dismantled. As a result of complex measures, the organisers of the schemes, including three heads of the regional mental health centre, were detained. 1 195 4 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization forgery of documents

Scheme for draft evaders to leave Ukraine via the "Shliakh" system exposed in Novoiavorivsk Entered conscripts into "Shliakh" system for $3,000: illegal border crossing scheme exposed in Lviv region – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards uncovered a scheme to smuggle men of military age abroad on the basis of forged documents. 912 4 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Channels for smuggling draft evaders exposed in Rivne region Three channels for smuggling men liable for military service to EU countries exposed in Rivne region. PHOTOS To expose three different channels for men of mobilisation age to escape abroad, set up by six local residents of the Sarny district, Rivne region. 1 069 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Evasion from mobilization

Zaporizhzhia resident tried to avoid mobilisation for $15,000 Fake documents for $15,000 to evade mobilisation: organiser exposed in Zaporizhzhia – SBGS. PHOTOS In Zaporizhzhia region, theState Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the National Police exposed a 32-year-old man who organised "hot tours" for conscripts. 1 612 9 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization forgery of documents

Scheme of "employment" for mobilisation draft evaders exposed in Khmelnytskyi Mobilisation "employment" scheme for draft evaders: two accomplices exposed in Khmelnytskyi – National Police. PHOTOS In Khmelnytskyi, law enforcement officers exposed a criminal "employment" scheme organised by a local resident together with her accomplice. 1 997 4 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

SBI officers serve suspicion notices to military official from Kyiv and private entrepreneur Promised deferment from service: military official from Kyiv and private entrepreneur served suspicion notices - SBI. PHOTOS A military official from Kyiv and a private entrepreneur set up an illegal scheme to produce fake medical documents to evade service. They were served a notice of suspicion. 1 172 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Organiser of men trafficking to EU exposed in Zhytomyr region Planned to smuggle eight men to EU: organiser exposed in Zhytomyr region - SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards jointly with the National Police stopped the illegal activity of an organiser of illegal human smuggling across the state border. 1 403 2 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Evasion from mobilization

Six draft evaders detained in Bukovyna region while trying to illegally cross the border They attempted to cross border with Romania: six violators, led by underage guide, were detained in Bukovyna – SBGS. VIDEO Border guards of the Chernivtsi detachment detained six men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Romania. 1 530 10 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Scheme to smuggle fugitives abroad exposed in Kyiv Falsification of documents on unfitness for service: scheme exposed in Kyiv, - National Police. PHOTOS The Kyiv Police and the SSU uncovered and dismantled schemes for the illegal transfer of persons liable for military service abroad. 2 380 13 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Group of draft evaders detained in Odesa region while trying to flee abroad They tried to cross border with Transnistria for $7000: four offenders detained in Odesa region – SBGS. PHOTO In the Rozdilnyanskyi district of the Odesa region, border guards detained four men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Transnistria. 885 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

The Zakarpattia region exposes scheme of illegal travel to Slovakia Travelling to Slovakia for $10,000: four people detained in Zakarpattia region for helping draft dodger cross border – SBGS. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers detained four people who organised an illegal border crossing for a man of military age. 1 183 3 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization