In the Kharkiv region, law enforcement uncovered a group of criminals who helped conscripts evade mobilization for $3,000. According to information provided by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, this scheme involved the false enrollment of individuals in vocational education institutions.
Details of the Scheme
The criminals offered conscripts the opportunity to obtain documents confirming their enrollment in professional educational institutions for a fee. This allowed them to apply for deferment from military service. Law enforcement reported that the scheme was quite elaborate and included several stages:
- False enrollment in an educational institution.
- Obtaining documents that confirm their studies.
- Applying for deferment from conscription based on these documents.
Additional Services
Furthermore, the participants in the scheme offered assistance for an additional fee to avoid being searched for. This indicates that the criminals not only provided fake documents but also actively helped their clients evade responsibility for mobilization evasion.
Government Response
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine is actively working to uncover similar schemes that threaten the country's defense capabilities. Law enforcement urges citizens to be cautious and not to fall for offers that could lead to criminal liability.