Money Demanded from Soldier in Odesa Region - What for.

The head of one of the military facilities in the Odesa region demanded money from a soldier for improving his living conditions. However, the serviceman reported to law enforcement. As a result, the woman was detained and faces imprisonment.

This was reported by the National Police of Ukraine.

Details of the Case

The 66-year-old suspect promised the 25-year-old serviceman assistance in securing a housing unit for him and his family from the housing-exploitation department and in preparing the necessary documents. It was about improving living conditions, to which the serviceman's family was entitled without outside interference. This service cost 4,500 dollars.

However, the serviceman sought help from law enforcement. Investigators documented how the suspect called the soldier and insisted on the immediate transfer of the agreed amount, stating that the sooner she received the money, the sooner the housing issue would be resolved. After the woman received the desired money, she was detained in her office.

What Punishment Awaits

The suspect has been notified of suspicion under part 3 of article 369-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (receiving illegal benefits combined with extortion of such benefits). She faces up to eight years of imprisonment with confiscation of property.

The court has selected a preventive measure for the suspect in the form of detention with the right to post bail in the amount of 408,780 hryvnias. The woman has already taken advantage of this opportunity.