Kharkiv resident unlawfully received 26 thousand as IDP: what the court decided.
The Slobidsky District Court in Kharkiv issued a verdict against a woman accused of fraud. She obtained the status of internally displaced person (IDP) by providing false information.
During the proceedings, it was established that the woman applied for IDP status, indicating incorrect data about her place of residence. This allowed her to receive government aid amounting to 26,000 hryvnias.
The woman admitted her guilt and agreed to the trial without reviewing the evidence. The court took her personal circumstances into account and assigned one year of probation with restitution.
Court Decision
The defendant was ordered to reimburse 26,000 hryvnias and undergo a year of probation. It is important to note that the woman has two minor children and has no criminal history.
The woman, who lied about her place of residence to receive government aid, was found guilty by the court and sentenced to probation and reimbursement of costs. Despite her guilt, the court considered the personal circumstances of the defendant, including the presence of two minor children and her lack of criminal past.
Read also
- Some Ukrainian Pensioners Set for Up to 570 UAH Extra in July 2026: Who Qualifies
- Fake Wife’s Disability Used to Dodge Draft: Court Delivers Verdict
- New Housing Benefits for Military Personnel in 2026: Who Qualifies for Free Accommodation
- One-Time Independence Day Payments for Ukrainians: Who Is Eligible to Receive Funds
- When Fines Apply: New Rules for Cutting Self-Seeded Trees on Private Land in Ukraine
- Deferral for Fathers of Many Children: How to Legally Avoid Mobilization

