Secretary of a faculty in Nikopol suspected of extorting bribes for mobilisation deferments

Scheme for obtaining deferment through an educational institution

In the city of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk region, law enforcement agencies have notified a faculty secretary of a local educational institution of suspicion. According to the investigation, the woman acted as the organiser of a scheme that allowed men liable for military service to obtain a deferment from mobilisation.

As reported by the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Prosecutor's Office, the suspect was a member of the admissions committee. Her role involved ensuring the smooth passing of entrance exams and the subsequent enrolment of clients for studies. Only during the current year, 42 men liable for military service managed to enrol in the educational institution using such a scheme.

Financial services and seizure of funds

For her services, the suspect demanded from clients between 1,000 and 4,000 US dollars. In addition to organising admission, the official resolved other issues for money: transferring students to state-funded study and successfully passing exam sessions.

During searches at the suspect's residence, investigators seized documentation and draft notes. Law enforcement officers also found a significant amount of cash: over one million hryvnia, 40,000 US dollars and 18,700 euros.