According to the Department of Strategic Investigations in Odesa region of the National Police (DSR), investigators in Odesa exposed the director of a charitable foundation who, from June to September 2026, illegally sold humanitarian aid.
Police documented that sports exercise machines brought from Poland were sold for a total of $16,000. The suspect has been notified of suspicion and a preventive measure has been imposed.
Law enforcement operation and documented sales
The illegal activity was documented by officers of the Department of Strategic Investigations in Odesa region of the National Police (DSR) together with investigators of the investigative department of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Odesa region (GUNP) and the State Customs Service. Police established that the foundation director used his official position to sell humanitarian goods for profit.
From July to September 2026, according to the investigation, he sold sports exercise machines brought from Poland for $16,000. During procedural actions, the foundation’s charter documents and the illegally sold machines were seized.
Buyer, suspicions and procedural actions
The goods were purchased by a local entrepreneur who sells sports equipment, unaware that the machines were designated as humanitarian aid and could not legally be sold. On the basis of the evidence collected, the charity director was notified of suspicion of committing an offence as an official using his official position during martial law.
Qualification - Part 3 of Article 201−2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine: penalty - imprisonment for a term of five to seven years, deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to three years, and confiscation of property. The court ordered remand in custody with the option to post bail, which the suspect used. The investigation continues.
All circumstances of the crime are being established. The procedural leadership in the case is being carried out by the Odesa Regional Prosecutor’s Office.
