"Reserve+" and fake certificates: how in the Mykolaiv region they sold service without risk
Influence peddling during the war: suspect in extortion detained
20 March 2026, the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Defense of the Southern District reported the exposure in Mykolaiv region of a man who, for money, promised persons liable for military service assistance in serving in rear units, support units and TCC and SP.
According to the investigation, the suspect offered to “resolve the issue” through alleged ties with officials of TCC and SP and VLK, including arranging a fake medical conclusion for subsequent referral exclusively to rear units. He is accused of receiving an unlawful benefit for influencing decision-making by authorized persons, combined with extortion — part 3 of Article 369-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The investigation established that as early as November 2025 the man learned about a person liable for military service who was wanted due to untimely updating of registration data, and offered him “help” for USD 8,000. To create the appearance of legitimacy of his actions, the suspect gave instructions on installing a medical application allegedly for processing documents, and also reported the “registration” on the military register with a recommendation to check information in the “Reserve+” app.
Law enforcement documented receipt of the first part of the funds. In March 2026 the man was detained under Art. 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. The court chose a preventive measure in the form of detention with the possibility of posting bail in the amount of 499,200 hryvnias.
Earlier we wrote:
- Sold evasion from service: a TCC employee in Mykolaiv was caught taking a bribe
- In Mykolaiv the organizer of the scheme to remove someone from military records for USD 8,200 will face trial
- We’ll make you “sick” for $2,500: Mykolaiv craftsmen behind “quick certificates” sent to pre-trial detention
- Buy yourself a disability: a Mykolaiv man opened a “business” exploiting draft dodgers
- $900 for a postponement from conscription — Mykolaiv police uncovered a bribery scheme in Kherson
