A man was detained in Lozova who promised to transport a soldier from Kharkiv region across the border for $18,000.
In Lozova, law enforcement officers detained a 31-year-old resident of Chernihiv, who promised to organize an illegal departure of a military serviceman from the Kharkiv region across the border for $18,000. The man claimed to have connections among officials and to be able to obtain the necessary documents. He was informed of the suspicion and placed under arrest.
In Lozova, a 31-year-old resident of Chernihiv was detained, who promised to organize an illegal departure of a military serviceman from the Kharkiv region to a foreign country.
According to the investigation, in early October 2026, the man called a resident of Lozova and offered to help her nephew cross the state border. At that time, the nephew was serving in the Kharkiv region.
The cashier-operator assured that he had personal connections within government agencies and could obtain the necessary documents for departure. He promised to arrange for the accompaniment of a designated person, ensuring "no problems" at the border. In exchange, the individual set a "price" of 18,000 US dollars.
On October 28, he met a woman in Lozova and received money. Subsequently, law enforcement officers detained him. The Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office informed the man about the suspicion of organizing illegal human trafficking across the state border and receiving an undue benefit for influencing the decisions of officials. He faces a sentence of up to 9 years in prison. The court chose a pre-trial detention measure for the suspect — detention.