Ukraine is preparing a radical increase in liability for illegal travel abroad. The new sanctions include up to three years in prison or fines of up to UAH 170,000 for those who evade them, as well as severe penalties for organisers of illegal trips.
Increased liability for tax evaders
The Ukrainian government is planning to introduce tough new sanctions for people trying to illegally leave the country during martial law. According to the amendments, violators will face up to three years in prison or a fine of up to UAH 170,000. About. reports TSN.
These measures are aimed at combating mobilisation evasion and ensuring control over citizens' travel outside Ukraine. The authorities emphasise that the increased responsibility is a response to the growing number of attempts to illegally cross the border.
Harsh penalties for organisers
Separate penalties are provided for those who organise or assist others in illegally leaving Ukraine. For such persons, the sanctions are much more severe: seven to nine years in prison, a ban on holding certain positions for up to three years and confiscation of property.
The authorities emphasise that these steps are aimed not only at punishing but also at preventing organised schemes of illegal departure. This may help reduce the number of similar cases in the future.
Context and public reaction
The issue of liability for illegally leaving Ukraine has become particularly relevant during a full-scale war. According to law enforcement agencies, the number of attempts to illegally cross the border has increased over the past year.
The public debate over the appropriateness of such harsh measures continues, but the authorities insist on the need to tighten control under martial law.
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