The SSU officer who received illegal fees from foreigners detained in Odessa region

The military Prosecutor of the southern region of Ukraine jointly with the division of internal security of management of SSU in Odessa region detained a senior officer of the security service of Ukraine, who is suspected of a criminal offense under part 3 St. 368 criminal code of Ukraine.

Found that this soldier for 2015 has received from foreign citizens undue advantage for the Commission in their interests action using the given power and official position. So, the "services" to obtain the appropriate documents for the right of stay of foreigners on the territory of Ukraine militiaman was estimated from 300 to 5000 USD.

When receiving regular bribes the malefactor is detained, the subject of improper benefits in the amount 11600 USD. discovered and seized.

Court for him the measure of restraint in the form of detention with the possibility of bail.

Reference: Sanction of part 3 of article 368 of the criminal code of Ukraine (receiving official face undue advantage, if repeated) prescribes punishment in the form of imprisonment for the term from 5 till 10 years with deprivation of the right to occupy certain positions or engage in certain activities for a term up to three years and with confiscation of property

For Foreigners - make Your stay in Ukraine legal means and do not give bribes to employees of security service of Ukraine, militia, Prosecutor's offices and the state migration service, it can lead You to criminal liability under article 369 of the Criminal code (punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term up to eight years with confiscation of property or without it)