Video: National Police Uncover Yet Another Large-Scale Network of Draft Dodgers
Law enforcement officials carried out the eighth phase of the nationwide “Guardian” operation, during which they conducted 65 searches and charged 82 individuals suspected of illegally evading mobilization.
This comprehensive initiative is aimed at exposing schemes involving illegal discharge from military service and the forgery of documents to obtain deferments.
The main criminal scheme involved submitting fictitious medical documents to regional recruitment centers and military units.
The perpetrators used medical certificates regarding the health of both the conscripts themselves and their relatives, who were allegedly in need of constant care, even though no treatment was actually provided.
“However, investigations revealed that the ‘sick’ men or their relatives had not visited medical facilities, had not undergone treatment or examinations, or—in cases where medical documentation was provided—the assistance was actually received by entirely different people. All these actions were subject to a clear legal assessment: ranging from draft evasion to desertion, fraud, and forgery of documents,” the police reported.
Operations as part of the special operation took place from June 18 to 26 in 24 regions of Ukraine and the city of Kyiv.
Among those implicated in the case are military personnel, representatives of medical institutions, officials from military units, and the organizers of the schemes who facilitated the illegal activities.
The perpetrators’ actions have been classified under several articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, specifically for fraud, abuse of influence, forgery of documents, and evasion of military service.
During the searches, law enforcement officers seized important medical documentation that served as the basis for discharging individuals from service, as well as cell phones containing evidence of illegal activity.
It is worth noting that Operation “Guardian” has been ongoing since May 2025. During this period, law enforcement officials have already conducted eight phases of inspections, formally notifying 407 suspects of their status as persons of interest, and 173 indictments have already been filed with the court.
This was reported by the National Police of Ukraine.
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