Media reveal details about Valentin Semekha, wanted in France

Ukrainian citizen Valentin Semekha, who is wanted in the European Union on charges of fraud and banditry, has no connection to the National Police of Ukraine, despite his dissemination of false information regarding his alleged affiliation with the body. This was reported by a source in the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs.

It emerged that Semekha, known in criminal circles by the callsign "Gnomik", attempted to join the "Lyut" United Assault Brigade of the National Police of Ukraine. However, he failed to pass the probationary period due to insufficient physical fitness and low social responsibility.

Nevertheless, in his Facebook profile, Semekha continues to claim that he is an employee of the National Police. Moreover, his pages feature photographs and video materials confirming his presence on the southern coast of France in September 2024. There, he was driving a Lamborghini in the company of a well-known Russian criminal authority figure known by the nickname "Makintosh".

French law enforcement agencies have already uncovered the scheme whereby Semekha and his accomplices, posing as fundraisers for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, swindled large sums in cryptocurrency, threatening to pass information about the victims to Russian security structures. Notably, even "Makintosh" himself fell victim to this fraudulent scheme, transferring funds that were later used by Semekha for personal purposes.