The Security Service of Ukraine detained the director of the Information Systems Support Department of one of the country’s largest banks in Kyiv on suspicion of financing the Russian army.
The investigation showed that the official regularly transferred funds to support the Russian occupation groups. To do this, after the outbreak of a full-scale war, he opened an account on a cryptocurrency exchange, through which he transferred money to digital wallets associated with the Russian military. He received information about fundraisers for the needs of the occupiers in specialized Telegram channels.
During the searches of his apartment, the police seized a Russian passport, Russian rubles, mobile devices and a computer with evidence of criminal activity.
The official was served a notice of suspicion under Part 1 of Art. 111-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (aiding the aggressor state). He was taken into custody without the right to be released on bail. This crime is punishable by up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
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