Vinnytsia man accused of helping draft dodger cross border
A 56-year-old was jailed pending bail after police reported suspected illegal transfer.
Police in Vinnytsia detained a 56-year-old man accused of helping a military liable person cross the border illegally.
Investigators said the suspect was involved in organizing an unlawful “transfer”. He was detained in the Vinnytsia region, and the case was handled by the Investigative Department of the regional National Police, with support from the National Police’s Strategic Investigations Department and border guards.
Prosecutors said the man was charged under part 3 of Article 332 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code, which covers aiding illegal cross-border transfer, committed by a group in advance agreement and for profit. If convicted, he faces up to 9 years in prison.
A court ordered the suspect held in custody, with the option to post bail. Investigations are ongoing, and police are working to identify other people who may be involved.
The defendant is currently in pre-trial detention as the case continues.
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News.vn.ua