{"id":19225,"date":"2026-05-11T10:19:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T07:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=19225"},"modified":"2026-05-11T10:19:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T07:19:17","slug":"zaporizhzhia-fiktyvni-invalidnosti-skhema-200-mln","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/suspilstvo\/zaporizhzhia-fiktyvni-invalidnosti-skhema-200-mln\/","title":{"rendered":"500 fictitious \u00abdisabled\u00bb and UAH 200 million: a high-profile scheme in Zaporizhzhia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal group that organised the issuance of fake disabilities in Zaporizzhia. The scheme caused the state losses of over UAH 200 million, and at least 500 people used its services.<\/p>\n

Fake disability scheme exposed in Zaporizhzhia<\/h2>\n

Police officers uncovered a large-scale criminal scheme in Zaporizzhya medical institutions involving the issuance of fake disabilities. According to the National Police, the organisers earned more than UAH 200 million on fake medical documents. The group members provided conscripts with fake certificates that allowed them to obtain disabilities related to their professional activities.<\/p>\n

The defendants in the case include the head of a department at a municipal healthcare facility in Zaporizhzhia, the acting deputy medical director of an occupational pathology facility in Kyiv, a former employee of the State Labour Service, and several intermediaries. They all acted in concert, using their official positions to organise the scheme.<\/p>\n

How the criminal group worked<\/h2>\n

According to the investigation, group members took money for issuing fake medical documents<\/strong> for citizens liable for military service. These documents became the basis for establishing a disability group, which opened up a whole range of illegal privileges. In particular, this included the possibility of obtaining a deferral from mobilisation, increased pension payments, and the right to travel abroad.<\/p>\n

According to preliminary information, at least 500 people used the \u00abservices\u00bb of the criminal group. Fictitious disabilities were issued through medical institutions with the involvement of officials and intermediaries, which allowed them to avoid additional checks.<\/p>\n

Investigations and implications for society<\/h2>\n

Exposing such a large-scale scheme<\/a> of fictitious disabilities was made possible by joint actions of the police and relevant agencies. Law enforcement officers are already conducting investigative actions to identify all those involved and the extent of the damage caused. The issue of bringing the defendants to justice in accordance with the current legislation is being considered.<\/p>\n

The scheme has caused significant financial losses to the state and undermines trust in the healthcare system. In addition to financial losses, such crimes pose a risk to national security, as they allow for mobilisation evasion.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/h2>\n

Uncovering such schemes is critical to protecting the public interest and ensuring justice in society. Fictitious disabilities not only cause material damage to the budget, but also undermine trust in medical and government institutions.<\/p>\n

Such cases require a strict response from law enforcement agencies, as they set a precedent for other criminal groups. Transparency and control in the healthcare sector are essential to prevent such abuses in the future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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